§ Mr. J. E. B. Hillasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will estimate the additional net revenue to be obtained by raising the cost of entry to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, from 3d. to 2s. 6d. for adults and 1s. for children under 15 years of age, and raising season tickets to £1 for adults and 10s. for children.
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§ Mr. John MackieOn current levels of admission the additional net revenue would be in the region of £108,000 a year. Increased admission charges on the scale mentioned by the hon. Member might, however, result in a substantial reduction in the number of visitors to Kew.
§ Mr. McNair-Wilsonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will give the number of total staff currently employed at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, showing separately qualified scientists and engineers, clerical staff, gardeners and others, giving the current cost of the annual salaries of each group.
§ Mr. John MackieThe figures are:
Number of Staff Current annual cost of salaries and wages £'000 Qualified Scientists and Engineers 35 104 Gardeners 206 218 Office Staffs 64 77 Others 126 182 Total 431