asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list all those organisations which, under the auspices of his Department, receive Government funds for the general purposes of protecting, improving and restoring the heritage; and if he will list the amounts involved.

The relevant organisations, covering the built and natural heritage in England, and the amounts applicable in 1986–87, are listed below. In some cases their responsibilities extend to other parts of the United Kingdom. Government funding in this area has increased substantially over the last few years: in 1979–80 it totalled some £61 million—an increase of about 58 per cent. in real terms over the period.