asked the Secretary to the Treasury what is the present position regarding the proposal for an amalgamation of the London Museum with the Guildhall Museum.

We have made good progress in discussion with the other authorities concerned and I hope to be able to make a full statement before very long.

Is the hon. Gentleman yet in a position to say where the new museum will be situated?

I must ask the hon. Member to await the full statement. As he knows, I am grateful for his interest in this matter. I hope that it will be possible to make a statement quite soon after the Easter Recess.