HC Deb 24 May 1971 vol 818 cc41-2W
Mr. Money

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether, in bringing into effect the scheme for charges for national museums and galleries, she will consider issuing season tickets at a special rate to members of the National Heritage.

Mrs. Thatcher

No.

Mr. Money

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether, in bringing into effect the scheme for charges for national museums and galleries, she will consider issuing season tickets at a special rate to members of the National Arts Collection Fund.

Mrs. Thatcher

My noble Friend considers that, in view of the modest charge for season tickets admitting to all institutions, the complications involved in providing season tickets at reduced rates would not be justified.

Mr. Money

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether, in bringing into effect the scheme for charges for national museums and galleries, she will consider introducing special rates for retirement pensioners.

Mrs. Thatcher

The basic charge can only be kept to 10p by having the minimum of exemptions. Further special rates would reduce the revenue and increase the cost of collection.