Written question asked by Andrew Faulds (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 March 1997. It was answered by Gwilym Jones (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 March 1997 on behalf of the Welsh Office.

Welsh Office

Question: If he will publish the attendance figures for 1996 reported by the National Museum and Gallery of Wales, including its outstations, with the percentage increase or decrease on the attendance figures for 1995. - Inc figs.

Answer: Mr. Faulds: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will publish the attendance figures for 1996 reported by the national museum and gallery of Wales, including its outstations, with the percentage increase or decrease on the attendance figures for 1995. [20112] Mr. Gwilym Jones: :A total of 819,605 persons visited the national museum and galleries of Wales during 1996, an increase of 5 per cent. compared with the number of 780,344 in 1995.

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