8th July 2009, 05:05 PM
I think I would be interested in what percentage of archaeological funding is raised through the planning system (and perhaps this is the figure that IfA is also really interested in).
If in any one year there were 100 archaeological projects, 7 of which were major infrastructure projects authorised theough Act of Paliament and 93 were domestic dwelling conservatory/porch extensions for which an archaeological planning condition was attached, I would imagine that the 93 PPG projects would combined not equal the total funding obtained through a single infrastructure project. Likewise the number of archaeological posts created through the 93% of PPG projects would probably in total be less than those created by a single infrastructure project.
So I say 'God question Tom'!!
And would also ask, what is the relevance of the IfA data if it is not backed up by a figure of archaeological funding and jobs created through the 93% PPG projects as a comparison against the 'missing' 7%? Surely otherwise it is a quote worthy, but essentially meaningless statistic....
With peace and consolation hath dismist, And calm of mind all passion spent...
If in any one year there were 100 archaeological projects, 7 of which were major infrastructure projects authorised theough Act of Paliament and 93 were domestic dwelling conservatory/porch extensions for which an archaeological planning condition was attached, I would imagine that the 93 PPG projects would combined not equal the total funding obtained through a single infrastructure project. Likewise the number of archaeological posts created through the 93% of PPG projects would probably in total be less than those created by a single infrastructure project.
So I say 'God question Tom'!!
And would also ask, what is the relevance of the IfA data if it is not backed up by a figure of archaeological funding and jobs created through the 93% PPG projects as a comparison against the 'missing' 7%? Surely otherwise it is a quote worthy, but essentially meaningless statistic....
With peace and consolation hath dismist, And calm of mind all passion spent...