§ Mr. Tony Banksasked the Under-Secretary of State answering in respect of the Arts what representations the Office of Arts and Libraries has received from the Horniman museum advisory committee concerning the Government's proposal to transfer responsibility for the Horniman museum from the Greater London council to the British museum.
§ Mr. WaldegraveThe Horniman museum advisory committee, whilst welcoming the Government's recognition of the museum's national standing, has suggested that it should continue to be administered by a unified inner London education service. The Government will take the committee's view into account alongside all other representations received during the present consultation period.