§ 13. David TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what assessment she has made of the contribution of museums to the UK economy in each of the last three years; and if she will make a statement. [158928]
§ Estelle MorrisThe National Museums and Galleries sponsored by my Department attract around 9 million tourists from overseas annually and so make a significant contribution to our economy. In this context, I look forward to the publication tomorrow of the report by the National Museums' Directors' Conference: "Valuing Museums", and to considering its findings.
§ 14. Mr. Hugo SwireTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how many museums in receipt of grants from the National Lottery have closed in each of the past three years. [158929]
§ Estelle MorrisNo museum registered through the MLA, and which has been in receipt of grants from the National Lottery, has closed in the past three years. We have information only on registered museums.