§ Mr. Robert Cookeasked the Minister of Works what progress has been made with the restoration of Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire; at what cost; and when the house will be open to the public.
§ Lord John HopeDyrham Park was purchased in 1957 for just over £5,000; repairs and other work necessary for opening the house to the public are expected to cost about £58,000. Chattels purchased with the building cost £42,252, and repairs to them £2,800. The total expenditure is expected to amount to some £108,000. The National Trust will take the property over in September,116W 1960, when work is due to be complete, and hope to open the house to the public at Easter, 1961.