§ Major Markhamasked the Secretary of State for War what steps are being taken to safeguard historic monuments, art galleries, museums and libraries, in enemy-occupied territories, including Italy.
§ Sir J. GriggIn a reply I gave my hon. Friend the Member for Shrewsbury (Mr. A. Duckworth) on 7th December I said I would consider making a statement on these matters when the Archæological Adviser to the Directorate of Civil Affairs had returned from Italy and had submitted his report. He has now returned, and I propose to make a statement in the House shortly.