Mr. Wm. Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what sums were expended on archaeological excavations in each of the last three years in Northern Ireland; and what plans he has to increase these sums.
§ Mr. CarterFollowing is the information:
1973–74 £25,000 1974–75 £26,000 1975–76 £46,000 Provision has been made to spend £50,000 both in 1976–77 and 1977–78.
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§ Mr. CarterI understand from the institutions concerned that the current position is as follows:—