§ Mr. Masonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science, in view of the extension of the exhibition of the Tutankhamun Treasures, if she will now seek agreement with the sponsors for additional time to be allocated to school parties, especially from the North of England, in view of the fact that 1,500 school parties are still awaiting the opportunity to attend.
§ Dr. John A. Cunninghamasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if she will seek to arrange with the sponsors and organisers of the Tutankhamun exhibition that a definite proportion of permits for school parties should be set aside, during the duration of the proposed extension of the exhibition, for schools from the regions and 418W that initially this should be not less than 50 per cent. of the total of permits to be issued.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeThe agreement of the Egyptian Government to an extension of the exhibition has not yet been obtained. The arrangements for admissions during any extension that may be agreed are a matter for the sponsors of the exhibition. The hon. Members' suggestions will be drawn to their attention.