HC Deb 28 July 1913 vol 56 cc25-6
62. Mr. KING

asked the Secretary to the Treasury whether he can explain the need for a Supplementary Estimate, Class IV., Sub-head 2, being an additional £1,200 for police at the National Gallery?

Mr. W. BENN

This Supplementary Estimate has been presented because since the date at which the original Estimate was framed it has been found necessary to increase the staff of police at the National Gallery and the National Gallery of British Art.

Mr. GRETTON

Is the increase necessitated by the recent outrages?

Mr. W. BENN

I think that is so.