HC Deb 29 June 1938 vol 337 c1877
3. Mr. Loftus

asked the Prime Minister whether His Majesty's Government will consider providing a sufficient grant to establish a British school of archaeology in Angora?

Mr. Butler

I understand that proposals for the establishment of a British centre of archaeology in Turkey have been under consideration by certain private persons; but the promoters have not hitherto officially approached His Majesty's Government for financial support in connection with their project.

Mr. Loftus

Is my hon. Friend aware that the establishment of such a school would be warmly welcomed in influential quarters in Turkey?

Mr. Butler

Yes, Sir. I am well aware of the importance attached to it.

Mr. Gallecher

Might there not be discovered as a result of archaeology some specimens of those who voted yesterday for the Bill concerning blasphemy?

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