HC Deb 10 June 1991 vol 192 cc394-5W
Mr. Cohen

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the total daily admission cost for an unemployed man, his partner and two children over the age of five years to enter Kew gardens for each year since 1985; what account has been taken of the level of unemployment benefit in setting those charges; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Curry

I have been asked to reply.

The standard daily admission costs for two adults and two children over five years of age entering Kew gardens for each year since 1985 have been, and are, as follows:

Admission £
1985 0.50
1986 0.50
1987 1.00
1988 1.00
1989 3.00
January-October 1990 3.00
November-December 1990 8.00
1991 8.00

The current standard single adult entry charge is £3, but senior citizens and students can enter at half price and children under 15 for £ 1 . No special provision has been made for visitors who are unemployed.