§ Mr. Colin Shepherdasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) if he will set out in the Official Report the evidence which has been submitted to the Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art to sustain the claim that the Hereford Bye Street Gate sculptures have been exported and reimported to the United Kingdom in the last 50 years;
(2) if he will make it his policy to identify the intending purchasers of objects which are the subject of consideration by the Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art;
(3) whether the Hereford Bye Street Gate sculptures are still located in the United Kingdom;
(4) when he was first advised of the sale of the Hereford Bye Street Gate sculptures; what has been the reason for the length of time which has elapsed since (a) for the Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art to make a recommendation and (b) for him to reach a decision; and when he now expects to make his decision;
(5) if any export licence has been granted in respect of the Hereford Bye Street Gate sculptures; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkI shall reply to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.