HC Deb 08 November 1927 vol 210 cc33-4
42. Colonel DAY

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury the number of war photographs that have been exchanged between the Imperial War Museum and the German Government; and the average daily attendance of visitors to this museum for the 12 months ended to the last convenient date, giving comparable figures for the two previous years?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Mr. A. M. Samuel)

The War Museum possesses 5,000 German photographs received from unofficial sources, and hopes to acquire 3,000 more by exchange when arrangements are completed. The average daily attendance for the year ended the 30th September, 1927, was 636, and for a similar period, in the two preceding years, 562 and 641, respectively.

Colonel DAY

Can the hon. Gentleman say what the cost of the upkeep of this museum is and how much is contributed by this country?

Mr. SAMUEL

The hon. Member must give notice of that question.

Mr. BROMLEY

Can the hon. Gentleman say if it is proposed to have photographs taken of the 7,000 officers and soldiers who are still receiving in-patient treatment so that the people may see what war means?

Mr. SPEAKER

That question does not arise.