HC Deb 12 May 1981 vol 4 c264W
Mr. Beith

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment which ancient monuments in the care of his Department in Northumberland that are normally open to the public were not open on the bank holiday on 4 May; and what revenue he estimates was lost thereby.

Mr. Monro

As with other monuments in England. no manned monuments in Northumberland were open on 4 May. The Civil Service Union was not prepared to agree to opening on that day.

It is estimated that the re venue foregone, net of staffing costs saved, in respect of the Northumbrian monuments was £250.