HC Deb 21 July 1969 vol 787 c291W
Mr. Ridley

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the total allocation of funds for new works and improvements to the national museums; for how long this is to last; and what proportion has been spent.

Miss Jennie Lee

The allocation of funds for new works and improvements at the national museums and galleries is approximately £9 million. This is for the twelve-year period 1964–65 to 1975–76. By the end of March of this year about one-third of this total had been spent.

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