HC Deb 03 March 1969 vol 779 cc46-7W
Mr. J. E. B. Hill

asked 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.

Mr. John Mackie

On 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-Wilson

asked 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 Mackie

The 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

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