§ MR. THOMAS DEWARI beg to ask the First Commissioner of Works whether, in view of the services rendered by His Majesty's military and naval forces in South Africa, he will consider the advisability of arranging for all members of these forces, when in uniform, including home and colonial Volunteers, to have free admission to the Tower of London, Armoury, and Regalia at all times when a charge for admission is now made; and will he consider whether he can grant a similar privilege in the case of all palaces, museums, and art galleries which are supported either wholly or in part out of Imperial funds.
§ MR. AKERS DOUGLASThe arrangements for admission to the Tower of London are not in my charge, but in that of the Constable of the Tower. The question as to museums and art galleries is one likewise for the Public Departments or Boards of Trustees which administer the various collections. In the case of the palaces, where the arrangements rest with me, no fees for admission are demanded.