HC Deb 30 November 1981 vol 14 c18W
Mr. Faulds

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the final discretion remains with him for varying, in the event of special circumstances arising, the application of the general rules governing recourse by local museums to the purchase fund which is annually made available to the Victoria and Albert museum.

Mr. Brittan

I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.