HC Deb 18 December 1969 vol 793 c420W
Mrs. Joyce Butler

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works what use is to be made of the unoccoupied Tea House in Kensington Gardens.

Mr. John Silkin

It has been difficult to find a future use for this building which would fit wholly and acceptably into the general public use of the gardens. However I am glad to say that the Arts Council has now put forward a scheme for displaying there without charge works by young artists in the United Kingdom which might not otherwise receive a public showing. I have accepted the Arts Council's proposals and am hopeful that they will meet with approval generally. Detailed arrangements are now being worked out, and I hope that these free exhibitions will start in the early summer.