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If you had 10 minutes with an MP? - BAJR Host - 27th May 2008
Very serious question....
What three things would you ask them to change about the new act?
For example.. protection of artefacts - should it be similar to wildflowers? OR do you think it hits the spot? Do you think Archaeologists should be licenced and the IFA membership be the benchmark for licencing?
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Khufu
If you had 10 minutes with an MP? - tom wilson - 27th May 2008
VAT on refurbishments
If you had 10 minutes with an MP? - Unitof1 - 27th May 2008
Kick out the ecclesiastical exemptions
Take out English heritage rights to enter or remove property
No to ?archaeological? licences.
If you had 10 minutes with an MP? - beamo - 27th May 2008
Ownership of artefacts - should be same for whole of UK as it currently is for Scotland.
Beamo
If you had 10 minutes with an MP? - trowelfodder - 27th May 2008
I think that one of the biggest issues in curent field archaeology is standards, and that licensing/chartered status seems the only way that any progress can be made in this area. The lack of inforcement of proffessional standards cannot be allowed to continue.
Im not convinced the IFA is the appropriate vehicle to do this however as I think that there is too much mistrust of the institute. It would be far better to set up a new, impartial body outside of the existing set-up and specifically designed to be fit for purpose.
If you had 10 minutes with an MP? - Austin Ainsworth - 28th May 2008
Quote:quote:Originally posted by trowelfodder
I think that one of the biggest issues in curent field archaeology is standards, and that licensing/chartered status seems the only way that any progress can be made in this area. The lack of inforcement of proffessional standards cannot be allowed to continue.
Im not convinced the IFA is the appropriate vehicle to do this however as I think that there is too much mistrust of the institute. It would be far better to set up a new, impartial body outside of the existing set-up and specifically designed to be fit for purpose.
Agreed - perhaps under the aegis of the only heritage organisation with statutory teeth, English Heritage?
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If you had 10 minutes with an MP? - Sith - 28th May 2008
Quote:quote:Originally posted by Austin AinsworthAgreed - perhaps under the aegis of the only heritage organisation with statutory teeth, English Heritage?
I thought they had been replaced with dentures as I can't remember the last time they were used in anger. EH can't even decide who to give Listed Building repair grants to these days, prefering to let the BBC's viewers make choices for them.
If it was setting professional standards for Heritage Activity Days or Cream Tea Delivery then I'm sure they would be interested. However, I'd still put my trust in the National Truss to get the latter right.
D. Vader
Senior Consultant
Vader Maull & Palpatine
Archaeological Consultants
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If you had 10 minutes with an MP? - historic building - 28th May 2008
get some of their expenses forms sod archaeology.
If you had 10 minutes with an MP? - Unitof1 - 28th May 2008
You can tell its Minerva because its got an aegis, if it hasnt got an aegis it probably not Minerva although an aegis might be a skin and/or it might be a head but having one is more important than not but are all skins or heads worn aegis?s (i). Is it something you ware or is it a shield. Start again. What do they do when they are not being worn/shielded. A three pointed hat might help make it clearer or is that something to do with pirates. Will this odyssey never end.
If you had 10 minutes with an MP? - Oxbeast - 28th May 2008
If I had 10 mins with an MP I would lobby for archaeologists to be covered by the same trade agreements as other construction industry subcontractors.