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Written questions by Taylor.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Alison Taylor this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.

Department:All (60)Treasury (11)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (6)Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (5)Department for Transport (5)Department for Business and Trade (4)Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (4)Ministry of Defence (4)Cabinet Office (3)Department for Education (3)Department for Culture, Media and Sport (2)Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (2)Scotland Office (2)

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1 Jun 2026·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
Asked

Media and Sport, if she will make it her policy to allow an hon. Member's office to be the accountable body for Town of Culture bids for 2028 when the Local Authority is not willing to participate in the bid proc

Reply

We are delighted by the interest and excitement there has been in the UK Town of Culture competition. The competition has now closed and there has been strong interest from many places right across the UK.Local authority participation is important as it w...

14 Jan 2025·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
Asked

Media and Sport, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme on Paisley and Renfrewshire North constituency; and if she will make it her policy to review that Scheme beyond March 2025.

Reply

Since 2022, the Department has awarded 9 grants, totalling £67,674.80 to Listed Places of Worship in the constituency of Paisley and Renfrewshire.As announced in January, the Scheme has been extended for one year with a budget of £23 million, until 31 March 2026, the end of this Spending Review period. This will enable religious organisations to continue to claim grants in respect of eligible VAT costs paid towards repairs and renovations. The scheme has an overall budget of £23 million with a cap of £25,000 per place of worship.

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