HC Deb 06 December 1960 vol 631 cc131-2W
75. Mr. Chataway

asked the Minister of Works what plans he has for the completion of a new Jewel House.

Mr. R. Thompson

A scheme for a new Jewel House has been agreed in outline by the various authorities concerned. Details are still being worked out and I hope funds will be available to enable work to start within the next two or three years.

76. Mr. Chataway

asked the Minister of Works how many visitors paid to see the Tower of London last year; and how many paid to see the Crown Jewels.

Mr. R. Thompson

1,018,621 visitors paid for admission to the Tower of London in 1959. 666,288 paid to see the Crown Jewels.