HC Deb 29 June 1998 vol 315 c58W
25. Mr. Boswell

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if he will make a statement on admission charges to national museums. [46337]

Mr. Chris Smith

The March Budget settlement included £2 million to maintain free admission at the currently non-charging national museums and galleries. At the same time, the Heritage Lottery Fund announced a £7 million Access Fund, available to all museums and galleries for new access initiatives. I will make a further announcement next month.