Written question asked by Julian Lewis (Conservative) on Thursday, 19 October 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 October 2006. It was answered by Nick Harvey (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 24 October 2006 on behalf of the House of Commons Commission.

Medal Collection

Question: To ask the hon. Member for North Devon, representing the House of Commons Commission if the House authorities will seek further expert curatorial advice on the display of medals near the terrace.

Answer: The House authorities have already sought expert advice. The refurbishment scheme was run by in-house professional curatorial staff, with outside museum experts engaged for each of the specialisms required. Advice was sought from the Ministry of Defence medals office and the display complies with modern museum standards, and once the final parts of the project lighting and labelling are resolved, it will allow information about this little known collection in the House to be more widely accessible.

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