Written question asked by Colin Shepherd (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 March 1997. It was answered by Lord Freeman on Monday, 17 March 1997 on behalf of the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster

Question: To comment on the future of the Public Record Office in Chancery Lane.

Answer: Sir Colin Shepherd: To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will make a statement on the future of the Public Record Office in Chancery lane. [20745] Mr. Freeman: The Public Record Office in Chancery lane will shortly be vacated. Discussions are taking place with the Victoria and Albert museum about the possibility of relocating the national art library and the Victoria and Albert archive of art and design to this building, but it is too early to say whether these will lead to a successful conclusion. The Government are aware of the heritage of this building and will make every effort to ensure its preservation.

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