§ 52. Sir John Graham Kerrasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of the national importance of the Natural History Museum as an instrument of public entertainment and instruction, a treasure-house of valuable collections and a centre of scientific research, consideration is being given to ' the installation of an advisory committee large enough to cover the varied technical matters which confront the British Museum trustees in connection with the postwar reconditioning and reconstruction of this museum.
§ Mr. DaltonYes, Sir. The Trustees of the British Museum are considering the representations which have been made to them on this subject.