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I have to admit that I was sceptical when I first heard about it and thought that it would never happen. Then I read the article in Steam Railway and the quotes from the man at the Science Museum Group - he was directly asked if this was an empty threat for political reasons and he said they believed the threat of closure to be a serious option. That said, they didn't have the full figures at that stage and therefore the cuts may not be as bad as feared, so it is good to read the quote from Ed Vaizey. I didn't mean to be alarmist by starting this thread and I think it's still worthwhile to add names to the petition (but of course don't do it if you feel strongly opposed to doing so!) Reading Ed Vaizey's quote does suggest that we have nothing to fear though - let's hope this is the case.
Tony
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