Art Gallery Trustees

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Food Supplies – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 14 July 1947.

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Photo of Mr Clement Attlee Mr Clement Attlee , Stepney Limehouse 12:00, 14 July 1947

I do not quite understand what my hon. Friend has in mind. It is, of course, desirable that the trustees of these bodies should be composed of persons who are acquainted with the various trends of opinion on art. I feel sure they are conscious of their duty in this respect and also of their duty to make the best use of the national heritage entrusted to them for the advantage of the community in general.