§ Mr. GarnierTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the museums in Scotland which receive non-formula funding from the Higher Education Council. [6319]
§ Mr. Wilson[holding answer 1 July 1997]: Museums which received specific grants for 1996–97 from the Scottish Higher Education Funding Council were the:
- Manschal Museum. University of Aberdeen.
- Russell Collection, University of Edinburgh.
- Collection of Historical Musical Instruments, University of Edinburgh.
- Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, University of Glasgow.
- University Collections, University of St. Andrews.
§ Mr. GarnierTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his Department's policy with regard to the finding of university museums; and if he will make a statement. [6309]
§ Mr. Wilson[holding answer 1 July 1997]: University Museums play an important part in maintaining, and enhancing access to, our intellectual and cultural heritage. Responsibility for funding of University Museums lies primarily with the parent universities, together with the Scottish Higher Education Funding Council and The Scottish Office.
§ Mr. GarnierTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what proposals he has to co-ordinate policy with the Department for Education and Employment and the Department of National Heritage with regard to the funding of university museums; and if he will make a statement. [6308]
§ Mr. Wilson[holding answer 1 July 1997]: The Secretary of State for Scotland has responsibility for funding of University Museums in Scotland, and consults on major policy issues with Ministers from the Department for Education and Employment and the Department for National Heritage.
§ Mr. GarnierTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the museums in Scotland(a) owned and (b) managed by universities. [6314]
§ Mr. Wilson[holding answer 1 July 1997]: There are 29 museums owned and managed by universities in Scotland and registered with the Museums and Galleries Commission. A list of registered museums in Scotland drawn up by Museums and Galleries Commission is available in the Library.