HC Deb 13 December 1973 vol 866 c185W
Mr. Grimond

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether the cost of collecting the entrance charges is to be deducted from the sums collected for entrance to museums and galleries.

Mr. St. John-Stevas

The additional sums offered to the museums and galleries represent the total yield from charges less VAT and the cost of collection.

Mr. Grimond

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what administrative expenses are to be deducted from the sum raised by entrance charges to museums and galleries.

Mr. St John-Stevas

The cost of collection represents principally the cost of staff and the relevant overheads.

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