HC Deb 22 October 1979 vol 972 cc13-4W
Mr. Faulds

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (1) whether he intends the advisory committee on purchase of art works, responsibility for which has been passed to him by the Secretary of State for the Environment, to continue.

(2) whether he intends the advisory committee on art works in the Commons, responsibility for which has been passed to him by the Secretary of State for the Environment, to continue.

(3) whether he intends the advisory committee on Royal Parks sculpture, responsibility for which has been passed to him by the Secretary of State for the Environment, to continue.

Mr. St. John-Stevas

I am looking at the future of these committees in the context of the general consideration of fringe bodies connected with my office. An announcement will be made in due course.