§ Mr. Cartwright (Woolwich): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on proposals to transfer the Museum of Artillery and the Royal Artillery archives from Woolwich to Larkhill.
§ Mr. NeubertAt present, the various buildings occupied by the three Royal Artillery Museums at Woolwich do not permit the complete collection of artifacts to be properly displayed. Furthermore, the potential for expansion of the museums both in terms of exhibits and the number of visitors who may be attracted to them is extremely limited. As a consequence, the museum authorities are examining various proposals for a new museum where all the present collection and archives can be relocated and where it will be possible to attract larger number of visitors. Discussions have taken place with the Ministry of Defence on the possibility of siting the new museum at Larkhill. However, these are at an early stage and no decisions have been taken either by the Ministry of Defence or the museum authorities.