§ 48. Mr. Kellyasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether he is aware of the condition of many of the pictures in the Tate Gallery and the necessity to prevent these pictures from further deterioration; and what steps are to be taken to deal with the saving of these works of art?
§ Lieut.-Colonel ColvillePictures in the Tate Gallery are periodically inspected by experts with a view to ascertaining their condition and advising what steps are desirable for their preservation. Repair and restoration have been undertaken in the past in ordinary course, and the Trustees would no doubt approach the Treasury if they considered further steps necessary.
§ Mr. KellyWill the Financial Secretary have some investigation made as to the number of pictures which are deteriorating and do something to save these valuable paintings from destruction?
§ Lieut.-Colonel ColvilleThis is a matter in the first instance for the Trustees.