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Written question asked by David Winnick (Labour) on Monday, 30 January 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 February 2017 (named day). It was answered by Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 2 February 2017 on behalf of the House of Commons Commission.


Palace of Westminster: Artworks

Question

To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, if he will take steps to place an inscription on the statue of Charles Bradlaugh, situated in the Lower Waiting Hall of the Palace of Westminster, recognising his campaign to take his seat in Parliament.

Answer

The bust of Charles Bradlaugh was commissioned by the Speaker’s Advisory Committee on Works of Art and placed in the Lower Waiting Hall before Christmas. Plans are already in place to install a label close to the portrait bust describing Bradlaugh’s contribution as a parliamentarian.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
62382
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Artworks Palace of Westminster
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk