§ Mr. Channonasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will refer the purchase of Rembrandt's painting of his son Titus to the Reviewing Committee on the export of works of art before granting a licence for its export.
§ Mr. JayThe application for a licence to export this painting is being examined in accordance with the procedure set out in the Notice to Exporters on the Export of Works of Art and Antiques dated 13th February, 1961, and will be considered by the Reviewing Committee as soon as possible.
§ Mr. Channonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will refuse an export licence for the Portrait of his Son, by 199W Rembrandt, sold on Friday, 19th March by auction.
§ Mr. JayI have been asked to reply. A decision on the application for a licence to export this painting will not be taken until it has been considered by the Reviewing Committee.