§ 36. Sir F. Medlicottasked the Secretary to the Treasury what proportion of the pictures forming the Lane Bequest are now on exhibition at the Tate Gallery.
§ Mr. H. BrookeOf the 39 pictures forming the Lane Bequest, 25 are now on exhibition in the National Gallery and two in the Tate Gallery; four are in the National Gallery and eight in the Tate Gallery reserve collections, where they may be viewed on application.
§ Sir F. MedlicottIn view of the rather unhappy history surrounding this bequest, would not it be possible to make a gesture whereby, if not part of the collection, perhaps the whole of it, might be shared with Ireland over an agreed number of years?
§ Mr. BrookeWe have received no suggestion from Dublin for some time for any loan of the pictures. If such a request were received, I am sure that the Trustees would consider it.