HC Deb 10 March 1989 vol 148 c60W
77. Mr. Butler

To ask the Minister for the Arts what estimate he has made of the contributions of volunteers to the running of museums and heritage organisations.

Mr. Luce

I am aware of the excellent contribution made by volunteers to the running of museums and heritage organisations. In 1987 the Museums Association database project found that volunteers were used extensively by all types of museums and galleries.

I hope that this contribution will be enhanced following the research project for the preparation of guidelines on the constructive use and management of volunteers which I announced on 9 February.