HC Deb 30 July 1935 vol 304 c2498W
Lord BALNIEL

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are the latest figures of the contributions by the public, the trustees of the British Museum, and the Treasury, respectively, towards the purchase of the Codex Sinaiticus?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

The total of the public subscriptions up to 25th July was £53,563. The Trustees contributed £7,000 from the Grant in Aid. The net charge on the Exchequer is therefore £39,437.