§ 41. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Minister of Public Building and Works how many season tickets to ancient monuments and historic buildings were sold 1709 in 1965; and what consideration has been given to making available a ticket which will admit overseas visitors to National Trust properties as well as to those in his own care.
§ Mr. BoydenOver 7,000 more than in 1964—27,655. From 1st April a new ticket will be on sale to visitors from abroad which will admit to all Ministry sites and to the properties of the National Trust and the National Trust for Scotland. It will cost 21s., be valid for one year, and will give entry to nearly 400 places.
§ Mr. HughesCan the Minister say why such tickets are not being made more readily available to foreign visitors, in the interests of education and world peace?
§ Mr. BoydenThis ticket is being issued for foreign tourists.
Mr. Gresham CookeCan the hon. Gentleman say whether these tickets are well advertised in this country? My information is that the Americans know more about them than do the British people.
§ Mr. BoydenThey are for foreign tourists and they are being extensively advertised by the B.T.H.A., by tourist agencies and so on. When the scheme is fully under way I am quite sure that a great many people will take advantage of them.