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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Brooke of Sutton Mandeville (Conservative). It was answered by Lord Davies of Oldham (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 July 2009.


Museums, Libraries and Archives Council

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what role they played in the proposed move of the Export Licensing Unit of the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council to Birmingham. My Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper. In so doing, I declare an interest as the remunerated president of the British Art Market Federation.
Answer

My Lords, following government reviews of public sector efficiency, including consideration of the benefits of relocating posts outside London and the south-east, the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council agreed to reduce its posts in London to 25. The decision on which posts to relocate was taken by the MLA board.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
712 c667 
Session
2008-09
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Birmingham Location Export Licensing Unit
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk