I REFER to David Guest's letter concerning Bewdley Museum (Shuttle/Times & News, February 10).

It was a Government initiative which removed entrance fees to all national galleries and museums. Reintroducing them would defeat the purpose of removing them , which was to enable all of us, whatever our financial status, to see our national treasures.

This does not preclude those able to do so from making voluntary donations. I know there is a box for this purpose at Bewdley Museum. Please use it!

CHRIS JONES

Stourport Road

Bewdley