HC Deb 22 November 1888 vol 330 c1837
MR. NORRIS (Tower Hamlets, Limehouse)

asked the First Lord of the Treasury, If any conclusion has been arrived at as to the opening of the British Museum on week-day evenings; and, if not, whether he is still in communication with the Trustees upon the subject?

THE FIRST LORD (Mr. W. H. SMITH) (Strand, Westminster)

In accordance with the pledge given in debate, communications will at once be made to the Trustees of the British Museum to ascertain their views as to the opening on week-day evenings of one or other or portions of the Museum as an experiment.