§ Mr. George Cunninghamasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the total of expenditure proposed in the Supplementary Estimates, House of Commons Paper 97, in respect of additional staff in museums required in connection with the introduction of admission charges; and what is the total included in the Estimates as appropriations in aid in respect of revenue from charges.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeExpenditure of £23,215 is included in the Supplementary Estimates for 1971–72 in respect of additional staff in connection with the introduction of general admission charges for the national museums and galleries. No provision is included for revenue from charges in 1971–72.