Gift Aid And Independent Museums

EDM number 5 in 2005-06, proposed by Bob Russell on 17/05/2005.

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 to the existing conditions.

This motion has been signed by a total of 52 MPs.