§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Prime Minister what actions she has taken in respect of the maintenance of the taxonomic and palaeontological collections in the natural history museum in south Kensington.
§ The Prime MinisterI understand that within the overall objectives set out in the natural history museum's corporate plan 1990–95, the museum's taxonomic and palaeontological collections will continue to be maintained. These collections are central to the museum's scientific work, and scientific and public visitors will continue to enjoy access to the collections. The Government increased the museum's grant in aid by 16.5 per cent. this year to over £25 million.