HC Deb 24 July 1980 vol 989 cc373-4W
Mr. Faulds

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether his Department is responsible for the payment of invigilating staff during exhibitions of external collections on display in the fine rooms and top rooms at Somerset House.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

No.

Mr. Faulds

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) whether he will consider, before he makes a final decision, a variety of displays in the fine rooms at Somerset House, including the Chantrey paintings and the Royal Academy diploma works amassed over the years and currently unexhibited;

(2) whether he will initiate discussions with the Chantrey trustees on the possibility of an exhibition of Chantrey paintings in the top rooms at Somerset House.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

My right hon. Friend is happy to consider any proposals for suitable exhibitions in the fine rooms at Somerset House.