Written question asked by Roseanna Cunningham (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 23 February 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 27 February 1998. It was answered by Clare Short (Labour) on Friday, 27 February 1998 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Dept for International Development

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, how many works of art she has borrowed for use in her offices; which organisations she has borrowed these works from; what the insurance value is of these works; what guidance she received on the acquisition of these works; if the works have yet been removed for temporary public exhibition elsewhere; and if the works have been or will be replaced on a regular basis. - Ref to 307 c388-9W, 27 February 1998.

Answer: Ms Roseanna Cunningham: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development how many works of art she has borrowed for use in her offices; which organisations she has borrowed these works from; what the insurance value is of these works; what guidance she received on the acquisition of these works; if the works have yet been removed for temporary public exhibition elsewhere; and if the works have been or will be replaced on a regular basis. [31566] Clare Short: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport today.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 31566; 307 c378W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Artworks Department for International Development Government departments