Member

Of course, we recognise that uncertainties remain. For that reason, we have allocated a contingency budget at a responsible level. The greater part of construction costs will be met from public expenditure, which is a right and proper source of funding for a national memorial. We are indeed looking to attract charitable donations towards construction costs. The Holocaust Memorial Charitable Trust, under the generous and determined leadership of Sir Gerald Ronson, has committed to raising £25 million. I need to make an important point here. We do not have planning consent yet. Charitable fundraising will begin when consent is in place.