HC Deb 18 December 1973 vol 866 cc288-9W
Mr. Faulds

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is her policy, under the newly announced arrangements for the administration of the charging scheme at the national museums and galleries, towards the trustees of these institutions at their discretion allowing free entrance to holders of membership cards of the International Council of Museums and the national Association of Art Critics.

Mr. St. John-Stevas

As has been previously announced, the Government are prepared to admit free holders of the cultural identity card issued by the Council of Europe. Members of ICOM and many others can avail themselves of this arrangement. I am afraid I cannot extend the concession further.

Mr. Faulds

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science in what proportions the proceeds from admission tickets to the group of three museums, the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum and the Geological Museum, are to be allocated as between the three museums constituting the group.

Mr. St. John-Stevas

Initially each of the museums will retain its own takings, but this can be reviewed if it produces inequitable results.