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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Merrivale (Conservative). It was answered by Viscount Astor (Conservative) on Monday, 15 June 1992.


Astor, Viscount

Question
Whether HMG will encourage the return to Gibraltar of J. S. Copley's painting "The Siege & Relief of Gibraltar: 13th September 1782", previously on loan to the Convent (the Governor's residence) from the Tate Gallery. - Includes figures for cost of painting's return.

Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
538 c4-6 
Session
1992-93
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Costs Gibraltar Paintings Tate Britain