Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 December 1995. It was answered by John Major (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 December 1995 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister

Question: What public records exist covering the purchase and early history of (a) the Imperial State Crown of George I, (b) the coronation Crown of George IV and (c) the Crown of Queen Adelaide; and what representations he has received about the ownership and future, and what is his policy on the future of the crowns. - Inc ref to annual report of the reviewing committee on the export of works of art, 1994-95, placed in Library on 24 October 1995.

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