No. 10 Downing Street (Charles Darwin Portrait) (Hansard, 12 July 1999)

HC Deb 12 July 1999 vol 335 c7W 7W

§ Mr. Paul Marsden
To ask the Prime Minister if he will ensure that a portrait of Charles Darwin is displayed at No. 10 Downing Street. [90802]

§ The Prime Minister
The Government Art Collection (GAC) advise on the pictures to be hung in 10 Downing Street. The pictures are changed periodically as those loaned to the house are returned to the collection from which they have been drawn. I agree that Charles Darwin is a significant figure in British history and I will ask the Curator of the GAC to consider my hon. Friend's suggestion at an appropriate point.