Title: Archives for the 21st Century Date (published): 24/11/2009 Date (accessed): 27/11/2009 Type of information: strategy paper Language: English On-line access: yes (pdf, 3,7 mb) Abstract: This policy sets out the strategic vision for the sustainable development of a vigorous, publicly funded archive sector across England and Wales. The policy is being issued in parallel versions. It replaces the government policy on archives that was issued by the Lord Chancellor in 1999 and builds on both the positive achievements around public access to information and technological developments. It focuses on actions for publicly funded archives while acknowledging that private archives remain vital to the archival health of the .nation See also: New government policy on archives National Archives, consultation documents A legacy for the future: Archives for the 21st Century press release New government policy on archives Comments by Michael Wills, Minister of State, Ministry of Justice