§ 41. Mr. F. Noel-Bakerasked the Minister of Works how much money his Department has spent on staff and on maintenance at Avebury in the most recent 12-month period for which figures are available.
§ Mr. BirchDuring the twelve months ending 30th September, 1955, the staff costs of a curator and custodians were about £1,000. The cost of general maintenance was about £300 and £1,700 was spent on other work.
§ 42. Mr. F. Noel-Bakerasked the Minister of Works whether he will make a statement on his plans for restoration work at Avebury.
§ Mr. BirchI would refer the hon. Member to the statement which I made in the course of the debate on 16th December.