§ Mr. FauldsTo ask the Minister for the Arts whether he will list the items for which the issuing of export licences was withheld on the recommendation of the reviewing committee on the export of works of art during the half year ended 31 December 1989, specifying in each case the valuation and whether an item was eventually exported or retained, with particulars in the latter event of the acquiring institution; whether he will list any items for which licences have been withheld but the final disposal of which is not yet decided, specifying in each case(a) the
Description of item Valuation (£) Outcome A painting "The Fall of Phaeton" by Rubens 2,046,939 Export licence granted Album of early photographs collected by Reve Calvert Jones 1839–44 234,150 Export licence granted Two decorated colt percussion revolvers 475,000 Decision deferred for 3 months until 10 March 1990 "The Three Graces" by Canova 7,600,000 Decision deferred for additional 3 months until 12 March 1990 George II Royal Wine Coolers, Makers mark of Paul de Lamerie overstruck by Paul Crespin 750,000 Retained. One each acquired by the National Museums of Scotland and the Victoria and Albert Museum