British Museum

HC Deb 30 July 1957 vol 574 c146W

72. Mrs. L. Jeger

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will increase the annual grant to the British Museum for purchases and for maintenance.

Mr. P. Thorneycroft

I must ask the hon. Lady to await the Estimates for 1958–59.

73. Mrs. L. Jeger

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many vacancies exist in all grades of staff of the British Museum.

Mr. P. Thorneycroft

Ten.