11. Mr. Glenvil Hallasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that the altar piece, Adoration of the Magi, by Rubens, is to be offered for sale by auction in the near future; and what action he proposes to take to ensure that this important work of art comes into the possession of the nation.
Mr. AmoryI would refer the right hon. Gentleman to my reply to the hon. Gentlemen, the Members for Stoke-on-Trent, Central (Dr. Stross), and St. Pancras, North (Mr. K. Robinson), on 16th June.