 Speculation began when the original 31 December deadline passed without definite news and the Scottish Government's announcement of a contribution of £17.5 million in January 2009 triggered a political row, with Ian Davidson questioning the deal at a time of economic hardship.There was also controversy over attempts to dilute the guarantee that the duke would sell no other of the paintings from the Sutherland Loan should the two Titians be bought.However, on 2 February 2009 it was announced that, thanks to the deadline being extended to raise more funds and finalise the payment plan for "Diana and Callisto", the £50 million had been raised and "Diana and Actaeon" would be acquired.