HC Deb 18 December 1989 vol 164 cc54-5W
88. Mr. Andrew Mitchell

To ask the Minister for the Arts what proportion of the Office of Arts and Libraries' budget has been allocated to museums and galleries for 1990–91.

Mr. Luce

One hundred and eighty two million pounds or 37 per cent. of my Office's budget for 1990–91 has been allocated to museums and galleries.

89. Mr. Carrington

To ask the Minister for the Arts what steps he is taking to deal with the repair and refurbishment of museums and galleries.

Mr. Luce

I announced on 16 November that the provision for the building and maintenance programmes at the national museums and galleries which I sponsor will increase by 34 per cent. to some £64 million in 1992–93. This will bring the total provision for building and maintenance over the next three years to over £180 million.

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