HC Deb 31 May 1960 vol 624 cc114-5W
67. Commander Maitland

asked the Minister of Works if he will introduce legislation to enable him to purchase for the nation finds of great archaeological or historic interest.

Mr. H. Nicholls

For many years responsibility for the purchase of finds of this kind has rested with museums, some of which are assisted with funds for this purpose by the Exchequer. These arrangements work very satisfactorily and my right hon. Friend sees no reason for changing them.