British Museum (Hansard, 27 October 1949)

HC Deb 27 October 1949 vol 468 c178W 178W

§ Mr. Wyatt
asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury what is the exact nature of the relationship he has with the trustees of the British Museum.

§ Mr. Glenvil Hall
Under the Act of Incorporation responsibility for the direction of the affairs of the Museum rests with the trustees. In matters of finance and staffing the Museum is subject to normal Treasury control; and Treasury Ministers answer for the Museum in this House.