§ Mr. Campbell-Savoursasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) when he will announce his decision on the future of the slide service at the Victoria and Albert museum;
(2) whether he will consider the needs of the public who are unable to travel to see the national collections in London when he makes his decision on the future of the Victoria and Albert museum slide service.
§ Mr. ChannonMy right hon. Friend the Member for Chelmsford (Mr. St. John-Stevas) announced on 10 December his decision to ensure that the slide loan service will go on. I fully endorse that decision and am now considering alternative ways of providing the service bearing in mind the particular needs of those who use it. I hope to make a further announcement soon.