Designated Museums Challenge Fund

HC Deb 09 June 2000 vol 351 c397W

Mr. Bob Russell

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what plans he has to extend the period of the Designated Museums Challenge Fund; and if he will make a statement. [125075]

Mr. Alan Howarth

£15 million his been allocated to the Designation Challenge Fund between 1999 and 2002. Provision beyond that will depend on the outcome of the spending review 2000.