Young People (Summer Activities)

Answer: As an enormous fan of Anthony Gormley's work, I certainly plan to go to Crosby to see the 100 nude men. I have an enduring memory of ““Asian Field””, one of his great works that was exhibited on the seventh floor of a car park in Chongqing in China. Even in those circumstances, it was an extremely moving piece, so I thank my hon. Friend for her invitation, which I accept.

This is an answer to the Oral question asked on Monday, 11 July 2005 by Claire Curtis-Thomas (Labour).

Question: Outside my home in Crosby, there are 100 nude men on the beach, attracting an enormous amount of interest from young and old alike. They are, of course, the magnificent Gormley exhibition, which may attract 1 million visitors to the area this year. Young children have been out there already and the exhibition has become a major interest for art clubs and lovers of art throughout the country. Would my right hon. Friend consider coming to visit Crosby, as we would dearly love to keep those statues there and raise the funds to do so with her assistance?

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