Ancient Monuments Exhibition

HC Deb 14 April 1970 vol 799 cc1195-6

19. Mr. Golding

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works in what major cities in the United Kingdom and abroad his Ancient Monuments Exhibition has so far been sited; and what are his plans for its future location.

Mr. John Silkin

The exhibition has been shown 11 times since May, 1968, attracting widespread interest abroad as well as at home. Among the major cities already visited are London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Sheffield, Copenhagen and Gothenburg. Proposals for future showings include Glasgow, North Wales and Frankfurt.

Mr. Golding

What numbers have visited the exhibiton? Will my right hon. Friend consider taking the exhibition to the royal and ancient borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme?

Mr. Silkin

We estimate that about 100,000 people have already seen the exhibition. I shall certainly favourably consider a visit to Newcastle-under-Lyme whenever it may be possible and I will write to my hon. Friend accordingly.