HC Deb 24 July 1952 vol 504 c56W
92. Colonel Gomme-Duncan

asked the Minister of Education how many British representatives comprise the British delegation which will attend the International Conference of Artists organised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation in collaboration with the Biennale of Venice, which is to be held in Venice from 22nd to 28th September, 1952; and what will be the cost of this trip to the British taxpayer.

Miss Horsbrugh

The British delegation will consist of three persons. The cost to the British taxpayer will be approximately £113.

93. Colonel Gomme-Duncan

asked the Minister of Education how the artists designated by Great Britain as a Member State of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation to attend the forthcoming International Conference of Artists in Venice, will be selected; and by whom.

Miss Horsbrugh

The artists were selected by the Executive Committee of the National Co-operating Body for Arts and Letters of the United Kingdom National Commission for U.N.E.S.C.O.