§ Mr. George OsborneTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what financial support she provides for private museums; and if she will make a statement. [129727]
§ Estelle MorrisIndependent museums with charitable status are eligible to apply for status as a Registered Museum, under Resource's Registration Scheme. This makes them eligible for support under a wide range of 531W initiatives, including the Renaissance in the Regions programme, the Museum Development Fund, and, if its collections are designated as being of 'outstanding importance', the Designation Challenge Fund.
Privately owned collections, however, are not eligible for Registered status and do not receive such financial support.