Who is Boris Johnson?
the mayor of London
What did he speak of the other day?
"voluntary" admission fees
How long have museums been free there?
since 2001
Who is Ben Bradshaw?
Culture Secretary
Does he want voluntary admissions?
No
What is Johnson basing his opinion on admissions on?
New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art
What does this museum recommend?
entry fee of $20
What sort of donation is already asked for?
PS3
Who is Mark Jones?
director of the Victoria and Albert Museum
Does he agree with admissions fee?
No
What was the increase after museums went free/
70 percent increase
Who was the former Shadow Culture Secretary?
Hugo Swire
When was he fired?
2007
What for?
for suggesting that "museums and galleries should have the right to charge if they wish"
How does the art community feel about admissions fee?
They agree
Who is Colin Tweedy?
chief executive of Arts & Business
What does he feel about Britain allowing free admissions?
He likes it