§ Mr. Markhamasked the Prime Minister whether he has considered an invitation from the Netherlands Government to send representatives to an international conference, to be held in the autumn, dealing with the subject of the protection of historic buildings and works of art in wartime; and whether such an invitation has been accepted?
§ Mr. ButlerThe invitation from the Netherlands Government to attend an international conference on the subject of the protection of historic buildings and works of art in war time is at present under consideration by His Majesty's Government, who expect very shortly to be in a position to send a reply.