§ Mr. Strangasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many ancient monuments are owned and maintained by his Department in Scotland in 1984.
§ Mr. Michael AncramThree hundred and twenty-nine monuments are maintained on the Secretary of State's behalf, 42 of which are in his ownership.
§ Mr. Strangasked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) what are the disaggregated costs of the care and maintenance of ancient monuments in Scotland for 1984; and what are the projected costs for 1985;
(2) what was the total income from (a) admissions and (b) season tickets to ancient monuments in Scotland in 1984; and what are the projected estimates for 1985.
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§ Mr. AncramSection P of Class XV, Vote 6 of the Supply Estimates 1984–85, a copy of which is available in the Library, contains details of the financial provision for the care and maintenance of ancient monuments in Scotland for the financial years 1983–84 and 1984–85.
The estimated income from admission charges to monuments where such charges are levied and for season ticket sales for these financial years is as follows:
1983–84 £ 1984–85 £ Admissions revenue 1,254,802 1,350,000 Season ticket sales 7,207 8,000
§ Mr. Strangasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how much money in grants was disbursed by his Department for the maintenance and care of ancient monuments in Scotland in 1984; and what are the estimates for 1985.
§ Mr. AncramExpenditure on grants to owners of ancient monuments in Scotland for their maintenance and care in 1983–84 is esimated at £67,274 and in 1984–85 at £110,500.