Museums

HC Deb 14 July 1987 vol 119 c445W

Mr. Butler

asked the Minister for the Arts if he will undertake a review of the use of volunteers in museums.

Mr. Luce

Volunteers have always had an important and valuable role to play in British museums. A comprehensive survey of the use of volunteers in museums and galleries was undertaken in 1984 by the volunteers centre under the sponsorship of the Museums and Galleries Commission and with funding from the Office of Arts and Libraries.

Consideration is currently being given to developing guidance for museums on the use of volunteers.