HC Deb 31 January 1983 vol 36 c19W
Mr. Faulds

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will consult the Museums and Galleries Commission in connection with his forthcoming Budget over fiscal legislation in relation to the United Kingdom's artistic inheritance of works of art, bearing in mind the recent devaluation of the pound against other currencies and its effect on the purchasing power of national museums in relation to overseas competitors.

Mr. Wakeham

My right hon. and learned Friend keeps under regular review the fiscal legislation in relation to the arts.