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Lord Swire (Con)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 19 May 2026

Debate

King’s Speech

Contribution

There are many ways of slicing the cake, such as concessions for pensioners, student days or even free admission off season. The problem is that this argument has become politically hijacked, and it should not be. Let us build on the report by the noble Baroness, Lady Hodge, and re-examine all aspects of our funding, including allowing our national institutions to raise much-needed funds by introducing charges if that is what the trustees and directors choose to do.

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