HC Deb 21 July 1971 vol 821 c284W
53. Sir J. Langford-Holt

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how long the cartoon consisting of six black lines on a white background and described as a Linear Motif in Black and White has been hanging among the pictures in the Harcourt Room ; and when it will be removed.

Mr. Channon

Since October, 1968. In matters of this kind, Mr. Speaker and my right hon. Friend are advised by the Advisory Committee on Works of Art in the House of Commons. I understand that the Committee will be discussing the changing of pictures in the Harcourt Room when they next meet in a few days time. When their report has been considered, I will write to the hon. Member in answer to the second part of his question.