§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list the number of archaeology surveys and researches that his Department is funding in the three counties of Yorkshire together with the cost to date; and if this is separate from English Heritage's input.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyThis is a matter for English Heritage.
§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what effect his Department's emphasis on funding in conjunction with English Heritage and on sponsorship of archaeological sites with tourist potential has had on sites of lesser potential in the three counties of Yorkshire; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyEnglish Heritage has the responsibility for deciding priorities for funding, within its overall resources.