Written question asked by Peter Ainsworth (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 March 2001. It was answered by Lord Smith of Finsbury (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 March 2001 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 additional funding will be made available to English Heritage to take account of new responsibilties in relation to underwater archaeology. - Inc figures. (Holding answer 16 March 2001).

Answer: Mr. Peter Ainsworth: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what additional funding will be made available to English Heritage to take account of new responsibilities in relation to underwater archaeology. [154233] Mr. Chris Smith: [holding answer 16 March 2001]: English Heritage's overall grant in aid will be increased by £7 million in 2002-03, and £9 million in 2003-04 partly to take into account the transfer to English Heritage of functions relating to underwater archaeology. English Heritage will also receive £350,000 per year, which represents the sum currently spent by DCMS on underwater archaeology.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 365 c245W; 154233
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Archaeology Cultural heritage Finance Grants English Heritage Seas and oceans Wrecks
Contains statistics: Yes
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