To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what additional funds are being made available to English Heritage in respect of the archaeological diggings in Lower Thames street; what further action his Department is taking; and if he will make a statement.

I refer the hon. Member to my replies to the hon. Member for Newham North-West (Mr. Banks) on 18 April, at columns 77–78. English Heritage has not asked for additional funds for this purpose.