Museums and Galleries

HC Deb 21 May 1971 vol 817 cc366-7W

Mr. Luce

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether the Standing Commission on Museums and Galleries was consulted on the proposals contained in the White Paper entitled "Future Policy for Museums and Galleries".

Mrs. Thatcher

The views of the Standing Commission on Muesums and Galleries on the general question of charges for admission to the National Museums and Galleries were taken into account in putting forward the proposals in the White Paper.

Mr. Luce

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many of the staff of her Department are experienced in matters relating to museums and galleries, and in particular provincial museums.

Mrs. Thatcher

The staff of my Department with responsibilities for museums and galleries are all suitably qualified to deal with such matters.