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Written question asked by Michael Fabricant (Conservative) on Thursday, 4 February 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 February 2021. It was answered by Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 9 February 2021 on behalf of the House of Commons Commission.


Speaker: Ceremonies

Question

To ask the hon. Member for Perth and North Perthshire, representing the House of Commons Commission, if the Commission will (a) restore as its home and (b) exhibit the Speaker's State Coach at the Palace of Westminster.

Answer

The Speaker’s State Coach is currently on loan to the National Trust for display at their Carriage Museum at Arlington Court in Devon. The current loan contract is being renewed for two additional years to allow full consideration to be given to the future of the coach.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
149158
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Ceremonies Repairs and maintenance Speaker Vehicles
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk