Archaeology

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|
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|1974–75|
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|1975–76|
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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:—