Written question asked by Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 April 2001. It was answered by Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 3 April 2001 on behalf of the House of Commons Commission.

House of Commons Commission

Question: To ask the honourable Member for Roxburgh and Berwickshire, representing the House of Commons Commission, how much has been spent on works of art and antiquities since 1st May 1997; and where the items purchased are on display. - Inc figure.

Answer: Mr. Clifton-Brown: To ask the hon. Member for Roxburgh and Berwickshire, representing the House of Commons Commission, how much has been spent on works of art and antiquities since 1 May 1997; and where the items purchased are on display. [155214] Mr. Kirkwood: Voted expenditure on acquisitions by the Advisory Committee on Works of Art since May 1997 has been £424,649. Most of the acquisitions are on display in the public rooms, lobbies and corridors of the Palace of Westminster, in Portcullis House and in the House of Commons outbuildings. Some minor items are in Members' offices.

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