§ Mr. DAWESasked the hon. Member for St. George's-in-the-East, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, whether the expense of maintaining the new London Museum is to be defrayed by a Vote of the House?
§ Mr. WEDGWOOD BENNNo expense for the maintenance of the London Museum will fall upon the Votes of the House, except in so far as it is found necessary to employ extra warders. The collection has been privately made and paid for, and is only temporarily housed in Kensington Palace by permission of the King for the enjoyment of the public.
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§ Mr. NOEL BUXTONasked in whom the management and control of the museum is to be vested?
§ Mr. WEDGWOOD BENNThe management and control is vested in three trustees, namely, the Secretary of State for the Colonies, Lord Esher, and the First Commissioner for the time being.
Mr. GORDON HARVEYasked whether the Museum is to be open for inspection on Friday by invitation; and, if so, whether Members of this House will be invited to be present?
§ Mr. WEDGWOOD BENNI would refer my hon. Friend to the answer I have given to the hon. Member for North Somerset.