Written question asked by Vincent Cable (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 4 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 November 2003. It was answered by Baroness Morris of Yardley (Labour) on Monday, 10 November 2003 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the number of cultural and historical monuments which set preferential charges for (a) local residents and (b) UK nationals; and whether it is her policy to continue to permit such preferences. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Dr. Cable: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what assessment she has made of the number of cultural and historical monuments which set preferential charges for (a) local residents and (b) UK nationals; and whether it is her policy to continue to permit such preferences. [137035] Estelle Morris: If such preferential charges exist at cultural and historic sites owned by or managed on behalf of the state, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State will not permit their continuance as this would be in breach of EU law.

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