Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 6 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 November 2000. It was answered by Lord Howarth of Newport (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 November 2000 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if he will make it an objective of his Department to provide for the entire Royal Art Collection to be placed on public display.

Answer: Mr. Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if he will make it an objective of his Department to provide for the entire Royal Art Collection to be placed on public display. [137547] Mr. Alan Howarth: No. The Royal Collection is not the responsibility of the Government. Responsibility for the care and display of the Royal Collection rests with the Royal Collection Trust. Any question concerning the Royal Collection should be addressed to the Trust.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 356 c622W; 137547
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Access Artworks Royal family Official residences Collections Royal Collection Trust
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk