Written question asked by Alan Williams (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 June 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 June 2004. It was answered by Baroness Morris of Yardley (Labour) on Monday, 28 June 2004 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, who audits the accuracy of the inventory of items in the Royal Collection; and what assessment she has made of whether the inventory is comprehensive. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Alan Williams: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport who audits the accuracy of the inventory of items in the Royal Collection; and what assessment she has made of whether the inventory is comprehensive. [180471] Estelle Morris: The maintenance and care of the Royal Collection is the responsibility of the Royal Collection Trust and not the Government. I understand that Royal Collection staff carry out regular inventory checks to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the inventory. The process is reviewed regularly by the Royal Household's Internal Audit Department and their reports are reviewed by the Royal Collection Trust's external auditors.

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