Written question asked by George Osborne (Conservative) on Tuesday, 1 April 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 April 2003. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Monday, 7 April 2003 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 she will provide support for plans to build a Churchill Museum in the Cabinet War Rooms.

Answer: Mr. George Osborne: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if she will provide support for plans to build a Churchill Museum in the Cabinet War Rooms. [107247] Dr. Howells: The creation of a museum in the Cabinet War Rooms dedicated to the life achievements and legacy of Sir Winston Churchill has been a long-term goal of the Imperial War Museum, which is sponsored by my Department. I fully support the Imperial War Museum's aims and objectives for this museum, which will complete the development of the Cabinet War Rooms as a world class Heritage Resource.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 107247; 403 c21-2W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Government assistance Museums and galleries Churchill, Winston Cabinet War Rooms
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk