§ Sir JOHN BUTCHERasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether any scheme has been prepared and sanctioned by the War Cabinet for the establishment, and maintenance of an Imperial War Museum which defines its nature and objects, the place or building to be occupied, and the nature of the exhibits; whether the details of such scheme will be submitted to the House of Commons for consideration; and whether he can give an assurance that, until such scheme has been approved by the House, no sums will be expended in connection therewith except those already specified in the Estimates and passed by the House?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWIn March, 1917, the War Cabinet authorised the First Commissioner of Works to proceed with the collection of material for an Imperial War Museum, and to form a small Committee with that object. The necessary expenditure is provided for in Estimates which 1127W have been approved by this House, and all subsequent expenditure on this service will, of course, also need the prior approval of Parliament.