Lord Campbell of Croyasked Her Majesty's Government:
What responsibilities or functions, if any, the Secretary of State for National Heritage and his department have in Scotland.
Viscount AstorThe responsibilities of my right honourable friend the Secretary of State for National Heritage that apply in Scotland broadly follow the territorial division of responsibilities which existed prior to the creation of the Department of National Heritage. Responsibilities of the Secretary of State which extend to Scotland include: sponsorship of the National Heritage Memorial Fund; the work of the Advisory Committee on Historic Wreck Sites; the GB Sports Council and the international promotion of British sport; British Screen Finance; European Co-production Fund; Audio Visual Eureka; Film certification; the UK Film Commission; the MEDIA Programme; the National Film and Television School; the British Film Institute; the work of the Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art; broadcasting; the British Library and the performing arts. He liaises closely with the Secretary of State for Scotland on these matters where appropriate.