§ 51. Mr. Straussasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether her agreement was sought by the Hove Museum, under Section 35 of the Charities Act, 1960, for the proposed sale of 176W some of its exhibits at Sotheby's in May; and whether she will make a statement.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeNo. This museum is provided by the local authority and my right hon. Friend has no reason to suppose that her approval to the sale is required.