HC Deb 03 July 1967 vol 749 cc176-7W
71. Mr. Robert Cooke

asked 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. Prentice

Daily visitors averaged 63 in February, 1967, and 94 in July, 1966. Revenue from admission charges in 1966 totalled about £1,100, with a 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.