HC Deb 29 April 1947 vol 436 cc1722-3
55. Dr. Barnett Stross

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that the Soane Museum is inaccessible to the public owing to the inadequacy of the original endowment; and whether he will make a grant to the trustees in order that the public may be able to study and enjoy the works of art contained in it.

Mr. Glenvil Hall

Yes, Sir. It is proposed to present a Supplementary Estimate inviting the House to vote a grant in aid of £2,250 towards the expenses of the museum, in order to enable the museum to be opened to the public on 240 days in the year.

Dr. Stross

Is my right hon. Friend aware that the House and the country at large will be very gratified to hear this; nevertheless, would he consider making some representations to the trustees that, in view of the number of excellent Hogarths in this collection, they should in future be hung in such a way that they can be seen properly?

Mr. Godfrey Nicholson

The Rake's Progress.