§ MR. HORNIMAN (Chelsea)I beg to ask the Prime Minister whether, in view of the fact that he has promised to appoint a Royal Commission to report on the preservation of ancient buildings and monuments in Wales such as is already appointed for Scotland, he can now state whether he will also appoint one for England, the need of which has been pointed out to him in communications from the Royal Academy, the Society of Antiquaries, the Royal Institution of British Architects, and other societies.
§ MR. ASQUITHYes, sir. It is the intention of the Government to appoint a Royal Commission to report on the preservation of ancient monuments in England.
§ LORD BALCARRESasked if a conference could be arranged between the three Commissions for England, Wales, and Scotland so that an agreement might be arrived at in regard to the uniformity of classification, scheduling, etc.
§ MR. ASQUITHI think it is very desirable there should be such a conference, and I will see that the noble Lord's suggestion is considered.