Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 February 2026. It was answered by Ian Murray (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
10 Downing Street: Artworks
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 2 February 2026 to Question 108796, where the portrait of William Shakespeare formerly displayed in the Pillared Room at 10 Downing Street is located.
- Answer
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The Government Art Collection (GAC) is a working collection, used across government buildings in the UK and the global estate, which means that artworks may change their display location from time to time. The GAC removed this portrait from the Pillared Drawing Room at No.10 to install a refreshed display of artworks celebrating 125 years of the Government Art Collection, planned prior to the General Election in July 2024. Locations of artworks in the collection can be found on the GAC’s website.
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- 112234
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- 2024-26
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- Yes
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- Artworks 10 Downing Street Shakespeare, William
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