Museum Charges

HC Deb 30 March 1987 vol 113 cc427-8W

47. Mr. Bidwell

asked the Minister for the Arts whether he has met the Museums Association to discuss the effects of the introduction of museum charges on attendance.

74. Mr. Cohen

asked the Minister for the Arts whether he has met the Museums Association to discuss the effects of the introduction of museum charges on attendance.

75. Dr. Godman

asked the Minister for the Arts whether he has met the Museums Association to discuss the effects of the introduction of museum charges on attendance.

86. Mr. Raynsford

asked the Minister for the Arts whether he has met the Museums Association to discuss the effects of the introduction of museum charges on attendance.

Mr. Luce

No, I have received no approach from the Museums Association on this subject.

49. Dr. McDonald

asked the Minister for the Arts when he last met the Civil Service trade unions and associations to discuss the effects of the introduction of museum charges on attendance.

51. Mr. Allan McKay

asked the Minister for the Arts when he last met the Civil Service trade unions and associations to discuss the effects of the introduction of museum charges on attendance.

65. Mr. Fisher

asked the Minister for the Arts when he last met the Civil Service trade unions and associations to discuss the effects of the introduction of museum charges on attendance.

Mr. Luce

I refer the hon. Members to the answer given to the hon. Member for Newham, North-West (Mr. Banks) earlier today.

52. Mr. Cunliffe

asked the Minister for the Arts whether he will establish a unit within the Office of Arts and Libraries to monitor the effect of the introduction of museum charges on attendance.

57. Mr. Chris Smith

asked the Minister for the Arts whether he will establish a unit within the Office of Arts and Libraries to monitor the effect of the introduction of museum charges on attendance.

80. Mr. Sedgemore

asked the Minister for the Arts whether he will establish a unit within the Office of Arts and Libraries to monitor the effect of the introduction of museum charges on attendance.

Mr. Luce

I refer the hon. Members to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Manchester, Central (Mr. Litherland) on 27 March 1987.

77. Mr. Fatchett

asked the Minister for the Arts whether he will set up an inquiry into the effect of museum entrance charges on the level of admission.

79. Ms. Richardson

asked the Minister for the Arts whether he will set up an inquiry into the effect of museum entrance charges on the level of admission.

87. Mr. Campbell-Savours

asked the Minister for the Arts whether he will set up an inquiry into the effect of museum entrance charges on the level of admission.

Mr. Luce

I refer the hon. Members to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Battersea (Mr. Dubs) on 27 March 1987.