§ Mr. Tony Banksasked the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State answering in respect of the Arts, pursuant to his reply of 5 March, Official Report, column 601, if the Minister for the Arts has had any discussions concerning the construction of a new national portrait gallery on the south bank.
§ Mr. WaldegraveNot yet. The national portrait gallery trustees are also considering other possible ways of providing additional accommodation elsewhere, and will no doubt make proposals to my right hon. and noble Friend when they have assessed the alternatives. It is intended that the option of a south bank site should meanwhile remain open.