Museums and Galleries

Debate between Baroness Rawlings and Lord Bishop of Liverpool

Tuesday 25th January 2011 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Rawlings]

The Government are well aware of the interest of the noble Lord, Lord Myners, in philanthropy, and the Secretary of State is aware of its importance in running alongside what the Government are doing. We have several projects and some meetings set up. The noble Lord will see these projects over the next couple of months which I trust will be to his liking.

[The Lord Bishop of Liverpool]

My Lords, I declare an interest as a trustee of the National Museums Liverpool. Is the Minister aware of the assessment that the £20 million that the Government spent on museums in Liverpool generated £120 million in the local economy? Will Her Majesty’s Government take this into account in their spending plans?

[Baroness Rawlings]

The right reverend Prelate makes a good point. Of course we will.