§ 15. Miss Quennellasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many important works of art in the possession of the Government have changed hands in the past twelve months; and what was the nature of the transactions.
§ Miss Jennie LeeDuring the twelve months December, 1964 to November, 1965, 92 important works of art have been bought by the Government from outside parties.
§ Miss QuennellDoes the hon. Lady accept that it is desirable that the nation should have some knowledge of what is happening to what is, after all, national property? If so, could she tell the House whether it is the Government's intention to accept the recommendations made last September by the augmented reviewing committee on the export of works of art owned by public bodies?
§ Miss LeeAs the hon. Lady knows, the annual report was published last month. All its recommendations and suggestions are being very carefully considered. She can rest assured that we are only too anxious that everything in this field should be subject to public scrutiny and be as widely known as possible.