§ Mr. Whitakerasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what progress has been made towards showing the Burrell picture collection since the site was chosen; how long it is since this collection was bequeathed; and when he expects it to be open to view.
§ Mr. RossThe planning and construction of a gallery to house the Burrell collection, given to Glasgow Corporation in 1944, is the Corporation's responsibility. I understand that the Corporation intends to hold a competition to choose an architect for the new gallery and that a panel of assessors is at present making preparations for this competition; no date of opening has been forecast.