HC Deb 17 December 1970 vol 808 c397W
43. Mr. Marquand

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether she will introduce legislation to control the export of historical manuscripts; and whether she will make a statement.

Mrs. Thatcher

My noble Friend the Paymaster-General is considering the matter, on which there are wide differences of opinion, and has no statement to make at the present time.