§ Motion made, and Question proposed.
§ "That a sum, not exceeding £8,670, be granted to His Majesty, to complete the sum necessary to defray the Charge which will come in course of payment during the year ending on the 31st day of March, 1916, for the Salaries and Expenses of the National Gallery, and of the National Gallery of British Art, Millbank." [NOTE.— £7,000 has been voted on account.]
§ Mr. KINGHere, again, in connection with the police question there is an actual saving in the cost of police this year over last of no less than £2,608. Apparently because of the danger from aeroplanes you are going to guard the South Kensington Museum at much greater expense than before and on the National Gallery you are spending £2,608 less. There is really an important discrepancy between the two cases, and I do think a representative of the Treasury, or someone who knows something about it, ought to be here.
§ Mr. LEWISMy hon. Friend will no doubt remember that last year there were certain special dangers arising out of a particular agitation which in the occurrences of this year have practically ceased to exist. This year, fortunately, those who were perhaps the source of danger are now doing what they can to come to the aid of the safety of the country and are helping as far as it lies in their power to do so. The result is that the same expenditure is not required in the current financial year.
§ Question put, and agreed to.