HC Deb 14 December 1976 vol 922 cc649-50W
Mr. Wm. Ross

asked 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. Carter

Following 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.

Mr. Carter

I understand from the institutions concerned that the current position is as follows:—