Katrina Murray MP: written questions 2026

Written questions

• Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118080More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on financial support for listed places of worship in Scotland unable to access the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme.

  Answer: Whilst heritage policy is a devolved matter, we recognise the importance of places of worship to Scotland’s communities. Scotland Office Ministers have had a number of discussions with Scottish Government Ministers covering a range of topics. Additionally...

  Answered 13 Mar 2026

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• Religious Buildings: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117575More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether he has made representations to the Scottish Government on support for listed places of worship in Scotland, including Sacred Heart Parish Church in Cumbernauld, that have been unable to access equivalent

  Answer: We want to see Scotland's building and cultural heritage protected for future generations. Whilst heritage policy is a devolved matter, both Scotland Office and Department for Culture, Media and Sport Ministers are due to discuss this matter with official...

  Answered 9 Mar 2026

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• Listed Places of Worship Grant SchemeTreasuryTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117574More

  Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether funding allocated to the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme in England is treated as comparable expenditure for the purposes of calculating Barnett consequentials for Scotland.

  Answer: Yes - funding allocated to the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme in England is treated as comparable expenditure for the purposes of calculating Barnett consequentials for Scotland.

  Answered 9 Mar 2026

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• Religious Buildings: ScotlandDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117573More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the financial pressures facing listed places of worship in Scotland, including Sacred Heart Parish Church in Cumbernauld, in the context of changes to heritage and

  Answer: Heritage funding is devolved, however listed places of worship in Scotland have benefitted from VAT rebate grants from the UK-wide Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme, which ran from 2001 to the end of this financial year.The Department conducted an eva...

  Answered 9 Mar 2026

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• Colombia: Politics and GovernmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104388More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies on Colombia of recent comments by President Trump regarding President Petro.

  Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the statement made to the House by the Foreign Secretary on 5 January, and her responses to the questions raised in that debate.

  Answered 14 Jan 2026

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