HC Deb 01 October 1931 vol 257 cc524-5
79. Viscount CRANBORNE

asked the Minister of Agriculture if he will consider the advisability of reimposing, for Revenue purposes, the admission fee of one penny to Kew Gardens which was abolished in August, 1929?

The MINISTER of AGRICULTURE (Sir John Gilmour)

I have had this question under consideration, and I have decided to reimpose as from Monday morning next this admission fee of a penny, except on students' days (Tuesday and Friday) when the admission fee will continue to be sixpence, and on the four Bank Holidays (Easter Monday, Whit-Monday, August Bank Holiday and Boxing Day), when admission will be free.

Mr. HARRIS

How much do the Government expect to get from this change?

Sir J. GILMOUR

It is estimated that it will bring in at least £3,500.

Mrs. MANNING

Will that fee of one penny be charged when classes from elementary schools are taken to Kew?

Sir J. GILMOUR

It will be charged, on the days when it is on, to everybody.

Mr. McSHANE

Will Scrooge be the caretaker?

Mr. HAYCOCK

Will it be another penny to walk on the grass?