Written question asked by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Monday, 11 July 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 July 2016. It was answered by Earl Howe (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 July 2016 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Royal Artillery: Museums and Galleries

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they plan to take to ensure continued public access to the archives and collections of the Royal Artillery museum once the existing site at Woolwich is closed.

Answer: Regimental museums are provided and sustained by individual Regiments. However, I understand that the Royal Artillery intends to follow the precedent set by the National Army Museum, which is to close all access to the archives and collections during the transition of the Royal Artillery Museum to a new location. I understand that the Royal Artillery is examining ways to provide some access to a limited selection of archive materials whilst it develops longer term plans.

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