§ 46. Mr. BRACKENasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the succession of resignations of officials and trustees of the National Gallery, he will appoint a departmental committee to inquire into the constitution and administration of that gallery?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Sir Herbert Samuel)My right hon. Friend the Lord President is not aware of any circumstances calling for the adoption of my hon. Friend's suggestion. The system of government of the National Gallery was considered by the Royal Commission which reported in January, 1930.
§ Mr. BRACKENIs the right hon. Gentleman's right hon. Friend aware that one of his colleagues has resigned and that a succession of officials have resigned, and, if he sees no ground for such action, then I must say that unless—[HON. MEMBERS: "Speech."] In view of the unsatisfactory answer, I give notice that I will raise the matter on the Motion for the Adjournment on Friday.