HC Deb 28 June 1978 vol 952 cc598-9W
Mr. Welsh

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what funds he is granting for rescue archaeology in Scotland for 1978–79; and if he will give figures for such funding in previous years.

Mr. McElhone

The funds allocated for 1978–79 are £203,000. The allocations for previous years were as follows:

£
1977/78 142,000
1976/77 130,300
1975/76 80,000
1974/75 35,000
1973/74 22,500