§ 73. Mr. T. A. LEWISasked the First Commissioner of Works what the responsibility and liabilities of the Imperial War 2157 Museum and his Department are in respect to the partial occupation of the Crystal Palace?
§ Sir A. MONDThe responsibility of the Imperial War Museum authorities is confined to the arrangement and maintenance of the objects of the museum, and to the supervision of that portion of the Crystal Palace in which they are housed. My Department is responsible for the provision of accommodation for the Imperial War Museum exhibits, and has for this purpose leased from the Crystal Palace trustees a portion of the Crystal Palace premises on a four years' tenancy at a rental of £25,000 per annum (inclusive of heating, lighting, cleaning, police, etc.). There is no obligation on either the Imperial War Museum or my Department, as far as the general upkeep of the Crystal Palace and its grounds is concerned, which is entirely in the hands of the Crystal Palace trustees.
§ Mr. HOGGECan my right hon. Friend say what part of the receipts for entrance come to his organisation?
§ Sir A. MONDThe receipts for entrance go to the Crystal Palace trustees under the arrangement.