GIFT AID AND INDEPENDENT MUSEUMS

Early day motion 236, tabled 22 November 2006 by Mike Penning (Conservative). Signed by 20 members.

That this House values the important educational and cultural roles of heritage and conservation charities, many of which are independent museums; recognises that the existence and development of such bodies relies not only on the efforts of volunteers but also on admission charges; welcomes the vital financial assistance which Gift Aid has given to them; is concerned that the removal of the Gift Aid provision on admission charges would result in a loss of income to independent museums; and urges the Government to continue to allow these charities to benefit from Gift Aid without restriction of the existing conditions.

Signatures by party: Conservative 8, Labour 7, DUP 2, Liberal Democrat 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.