§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what is the projected number of visitors to the royal armouries museum being built in Leeds; what is the projected break-even attendance figure; and what 355W commitment the Government have given to secure the future of the royal armouries in the event of the move not breaking even financially.
§ Mr. KeyA nationally recognised firm of market researchers has advised that the proposed museum in Leeds will attract well in excess of 1 million visitors per year, and has confirmed this advice recently.
The projected break-even attendance figure is well below half the expected number of visitors.
There is no question of the royal armouries not having a secure future.