HC Deb 07 December 1977 vol 940 cc751-2W
Mr. Crawford

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received concerning the future of the Archaeology Division of the Ordnance Survey in Edinburgh.

Mr. Guy Barnett

Representations have been received from the Society of Antiquaries for Scotland, and my right hon. Friend has received a letter from the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland which bears on this matter.

Mr. Crawford

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans his Department has for removing the records of the Archaeology Division from the Edinburgh to the Southampton office of the Ordnance Survey.

Mr. Guy Barnett

There are at present no such plans.