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Mr. Cormack
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he will authorise a special purchase grant for the Tate Gallery to enable its trustees to acquire for the nation the conversation piece by George Stubbs of Lord and Lady Melbourne with members of the Millbank family.
Mr. Hugh Jenkins
If the public collection decides that it needs a special purchase grant, its application will be considered on its merits under the usual arrangements.