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Lord Freyberg
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether the Department for Culture, Media and Sport will give financial assistance to independent museums with designated status. [HL3272]
Lord McIntosh of Haringey
The Designated Museums Challenge Fund, established by the Government, will award a total of £15 million over the next three years. The first round of grants for 1999/2000 has just been announced. These will promote excellence in research and planning, and the raising of standards in the care and presentation of designated collections.