§ Mr. Cordleasked the Minister of Public Building and Works what representations he has received from official bodies on the proposed development of the Tate Gallery; and what replies he has sent.
§ Mr. MellishThe Royal Fine Art Commission and the City of Westminster raised no objection. The Greater London Council objected to the demolition of the portico and asked that a public exhibition of the scheme should be arranged. This had been intended and an exhibition was held at the Tate Gallery between 24th January and 9th February.
Since the plans were made public, the Royal Fine Art Commission have stated that their original acceptance of the scheme in principle was on the assumption that there was no possibility of providing any of the additional accommodation required outside the existing Tate Gallery site.