§ Mr. Lathamasked the Minister for the Arts when loans to provincial museums will be resumed by the Tate Gallery and the National Gallery.
§ Mr. LuceI am happy to say that agreement has now been reached with the two galleries on a form of words which clarifies the arrangements for considering compensation in the event of loss or damage to items loaned from the collections. On this basis the galleries have indicated that they are ready to resume loans to provincial museums without the prior requirement of commercial insurance.