HC Deb 24 March 1930 vol 237 c22
81. Major Sir ARCHIBALD SINCLAIR

asked the First Commissioner of Works whether he has yet received the Report of the Scottish Fine Arts Commission on the plans for the new buildings on the Calton site in Edinburgh; and whether he will state the terms of reference to the Commission?

Mr. LANSBURY

The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative; the Royal Fine Art Commission for Scotland has not been limited to any precise terms of reference in this matter, but has been asked to advise and report upon the plans, etc., which have been submitted to it.

Sir FREDERICK THOMSON

Will the right hon. Gentleman undertake that no final decision shall be come to in regard to these plans until the City Council of Edinburgh has been fully consulted?

Mr. LANSBURY

That matter has been settled between the late Government and the city council.

Sir. A. SINCLAIR

Will the Report of the Fine Arts Commission be published?

Mr. LANSBURY

I expect that it will be.