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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Faulkner of Worcester (Labour). It was answered by Lord McIntosh of Haringey (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 September 2003.


McIntosh of Haringey, Lord

Question
Whether they will introduce statutory protection for historic British battlefield sites so that those using metal detectors are required to obtain licences under Section 42 of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 for the use of such instruments on these sites.

Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
652 c902 
Session
2002-03
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Archaeological sites Licensing Excavation Protection Battles Metal detectors
Legislation
Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979