§ Mr. T. HENDERSONasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that a charge of 1s. is now being made upon all visitors to Stirling Castle; and will he state the reasons why this charge has been imposed and the date upon which it was first imposed?
§ Captain HACKING (for The FIRST COMMISSIONER of WORKS)The entrance fee was imposed at Stirling Castle to bring it into line with the other ancient buildings in the custody of the Department at which a charge for admission is made. The fee was first imposed at the beginning of March last. I may add that the services of a guide, if desired, are included in the fee. The people of Stirling are admitted to the castle free of charge.