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Written question asked by Lord Carver (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 July 2000. It was answered by Lord McIntosh of Haringey (Labour) on Thursday, 6 July 2000 on behalf of the Royal Parks Agency.


McIntosh of Haringey, Lord

Question
Whether there has been any history of vandalism affecting Rodin's statue of the Burghers of Calais in Victoria Tower Gardens; and, if so, whether its condition would be improved by being moved to Abingdon Green; and whether Rodin's statue has been covered in wax; and if so why. [HL 2996;HL 2997]. - Inc text of letter from Viviane Robertson of the Royal Parks Agency.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
614 c154WA; HL 2996;HL 2997
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Protection Location Public statues Monuments Royal parks Vandalism Sculpture Victoria Tower Gardens