HC Deb 10 November 1955 vol 545 cc220-1W
84. Dr. Stross

asked the Minister of Education what form of Government assistance is made available to provincial art galleries and museums, whether supported by local authorities or private organisations; and what is the present amount of this financial aid.

Sir D. Eccles

The Government assists provincial art galleries and museums in England and Wales by means of a fund from which grants are made towards the cost of approved purchases. The amount allowed for this purpose in the Estimates for my Department for 1955–56 is £1,320.