HL Deb 26 October 1999 vol 606 c16WA
Lord Freyberg

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will make up any shortfall of funds to ensure that the new Tate Modern (at Bankside) will open next year free of charge. [HL4175]

Lord McIntosh of Haringey

The Government keep the funding of all the museums and galleries that they sponsor under regular review and in this context are discussing with the Tate Gallery the future funding requirements for all its establishments, including Tate Modern.

Ultimately, it is for the Board of Trustees of DCMS-sponsored museums and galleries to determine the admissions policy for their institutions.