§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Minister for the Arts what consideration he has given to the bid for "The Three Graces" from the Scottish national gallery.
§ Mr. Luce[holding answer 4 April 1990]: I am aware of the interest shown by the National Galleries of Scotland and also that the gallery is prepared to commit £1 million from its purchase grant towards the purchase of "The Three Graces". I am also aware of the considerable expense and effort which the Victoria and Albert museum has put into its public appeal. It is for these institutions to decide in which way it would be appropriate for them to conduct their fund-raising efforts.