§ Mr. Bishopasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if she has studied the Report on Provincial Museums and Galleries from the Committee appointed by the Paymaster- 30W General; how soon she expects to give her comments; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. St. John-StevasI would refer the hon. Member to my right hon. Friend's reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Bristol, West (Mr. Robert Cooke) on 28th June.
§ Mr. Moneyasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether she will seek powers to establish a special fund to support the publication of catalogues and other publications for provincial museums.
§ Mr. St. John-StevasNo. The arrangements for publications for local museums are a matter for the local authorities and other local bodies which administer them.