THE EARL OF HARROWBYasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will make financial provision in the preparation of the next estimates to enable the Trustees of the British Museum to provide for adequate refreshment accommodation and relevant facilities for the public, immediately following on the completion of the alterations which are about to be started to the present buildings.
EARL JELLICOEThere have been preliminary discussions with the Museum authorities about a new restaurant. This scheme must, however, be considered in relation to other urgent projects at the Museum and I regret that Her Majesty's Government cannot undertake that provision for this service will be sought in next year's Estimates.
House adjourned at twenty-four minutes before eleven o'clock.