§ 2. Mr. Keelingasked the Minister of Works what sums were expended on Audley End House and Ham House, respectively, including repairs, equipment and staff, before they were opened to the public; and what have been the revenue and the expenditure since they were opened.
§ Mr. G. BrownThe expenditure on Audley End and Ham House before they were open to the public was £3,483 at Audley End and £41,595 at Ham House. Of the latter figure, £16,129 falls on the Vote of the Ministry of Education. Since the buildings were opened, a further £18,919 has been spent at Audley End and £20,669 at Ham House, of which last figure £8,401 is borne by the Ministry of Education. The revenue since opening up to 31st March last has amounted to £1,714 at Audley End and £3,510 at Ham House.