§ 71. Mr. Robert Cookeasked the Minister of Public Building and Works what was the average daily number of visitors to the Banqueting House, Whitehall, in February and July, respectively; and what is the total annual revenue from admission charges less the cost of collection.
§ Mr. PrenticeDaily visitors averaged 63 in February, 1967, and 94 in July, 1966. Revenue from admission charges in 1966 totalled about £1,100, with a 177W further £500 from the sale of publications. In the same period, wages of the custodians amounted to about £2,600. In the evening, the Banqueting House is sometimes used for Government Receptions or other suitable purposes such as concerts.