HL Deb 13 July 1999 vol 604 cc39-40WA
Lord Freyberg

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the Department for Culture, Media and Sport will give financial assistance to independent museums with designated status. [HL3272]

Lord McIntosh of Haringey

The Designated Museums Challenge Fund, established by the Government, will award a total of £15 million over the next three years. The first round of grants for 1999/2000 has just been announced. These will promote excellence in research and planning, and the raising of standards in the care and presentation of designated collections.