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Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Monday, 7 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 April 2025. It was answered by Nick Smith (Labour) on Friday, 25 April 2025 on behalf of the House of Commons Commission.

Winston Churchill: Artworks

Question

To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, whether any changes have been made to the display of (a) portraits and (b) busts of Winston Churchill on the Parliamentary estate since 4 July 2024.

Answer

Items from the Parliamentary Art Collection are on display in corridors, meeting and Committee rooms as well as private offices. Since 4 July 2024, no changes have been made to the display of busts of Winston Churchill on the Parliamentary estate. In the same timeframe, seven print or photographic portraits of Churchill have been taken off display. Six were taken off display from Members’ offices following changes to office locations and occupancy after the election, and one required conservation work.

The Parliamentary Art Collection contains 33 artworks either by or depicting Winston Churchill. 13 are currently on display in high-profile locations including Members’ Lobby, Committee Corridor and Ministerial offices. None of the works on display in those high-profile locations have been moved since 4 July 2024, other than briefly to facilitate project works.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
44585
Session
2024-26
Related items
Winston Churchill: Artworks
Thursday, 22 May 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Artworks Churchill, Winston Parliamentary estate
Link
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