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Written question asked by Robert Key (Conservative) on Thursday, 31 January 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 February 2008. It was answered by Baroness Hodge of Barking (Labour) on Monday, 18 February 2008 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Archaeology: Finance

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how many finds liaison officers (FLOs) under the Portable Antiquities Scheme there are for local authorities in the North East; and where each FLO is based.
Answer

The Museums Libraries and Archives Council (MLA) recognises that the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) is of national importance. The British Museum and the MLA are fully committed to the continued success of the PAS and are working together with other stakeholders to ensure that this is achieved.There is one finds liaison officer for the north-east region, based at the Museum of Antiquities at the university of Newcastle.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
184964; 472 c313W
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Archaeology Finance Portable antiquities scheme
Link
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