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Prime Minister's question asked in the House of Commons, by Brian Jenkins (Labour). It was answered on Wednesday, 11 November 2009 on behalf of the Prime Minister.


Engagements

Question
My right hon. Friend will be aware of the recent discovery in Staffordshire of the largest collection of Anglo-Saxon gold ever found. Will he give his backing to a plan to create in the region a Saxon tourist trail and support the Tamworth Herald campaign to bring this gold to be displayed in the ancient Saxon capital of the kingdom of Mercia—the town of Tamworth?
Answer

My hon. Friend makes a very strong case for the gold going to Tamworth, but the British Museum is concerned to ensure that it remains in the west midlands and available for people to see, if not use.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
499 c249 
Session
2008-09
Oral question type
1st Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Archaeology Exhibitions
Link
View this Prime Minister's question on www.publications.parliament.uk