Museums and Galleries: Admission Charges for Non-UK Residents

Lord Polak Excerpts

Thursday 6th March 2025 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Twycross (Lab)]

I find myself having to defend giving good news to your Lordships’ House. I will have to write to the noble Lord on the specific VAT rule that he referred to.

[Lord Polak (Con)]

The previous Government committed to giving free entry to the national Holocaust memorial next door in Victoria Tower Gardens. Will the Minister commit to the same?

[Baroness Twycross (Lab)]

As the noble Lord is aware, this Government are very supportive of the memorial. It is an MHCLG scheme, and I will have to write to the noble Lord following Questions. He will note that this Government are currently taking the legislation through this House.