§ Mr. Steenasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what museums and art galleries the Minister for the Arts visited in Liverpool on 20 March; what the purpose was of his visit; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ChannonI visited the County museum, the Walker art gallery, Speke Hall, and the new Maritime Museum. The visit was one of a series which will help me to become better acquainted with museums and the arts outside London. I was particularly glad to be able to congratulate Merseyside county museum service on its successful bid for funds from the European Community for the Maritime museum, and was delighted to see the great effort being made by the greater Merseyside county council to promote the arts in Merseyside.