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Written question asked by Peter Ainsworth (Conservative) on Wednesday, 6 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 December 2000. It was answered by Lord Smith of Finsbury (Labour) on Monday, 11 December 2000 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what plans he has to enable English Heritage to undertake projects on behalf of overseas clients.
Answer

Mr. Peter Ainsworth: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what plans he has to enable English Heritage to undertake projects on behalf of overseas clients. [141537] Mr. Chris Smith: The Government are seeking the earliest suitable legislative opportunity to give English Heritage powers to enable them to undertake projects on behalf of overseas clients. This will enable EH to generate additional income and may well create export opportunities for other suppliers and contractors in the heritage field.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
359 c44W;359 c42W; 141537
Session
2000-01
Subjects
English Heritage Powers
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk