Written question asked by Tim Loughton (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 November 2004. It was answered by Richard Caborn (Labour) on Thursday, 18 November 2004 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 English Heritage have to retain the post of chief archaeologist; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: Tim Loughton: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what plans English Heritage have to retain the post of chief archaeologist; and if she will make a statement. [198846] Mr. Caborn: As part of its modernisation programme, English Heritage has integrated its Archaeology and Historic Buildings and Areas departments. This will ensure a more holistic approach to the study and conservation of the historic environment. In this context, the chief archaeologist post has been replaced with a new post of Archaeological Adviser.

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