HC Deb 06 March 1996 vol 273 cc240-1W
Mr. MacShane

To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what sums have been made available to Royal Armouries (International) plc to create a museum. [19105]

Mr. Sproat

The new Royal Armouries museum, Leeds is being funded by the public and private sectors. My Department is providing £20 million from its existing resources.

Mr. MacShane

To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage which (i) directors and (ii) senior employees of Royal Armouries (International) plc are(a) former public servants, (b) hon. or former hon. Members and (c) Peers. [19107]

Mr. Sproat

General Sir James Glover, formerly Commander-in-Chief, United kingdom Land Forces, is the chairman of Royal Armouries (International) plc. No other director or senior employee falls into any of the categories listed.

Mr. MacShane

To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage on what terms armour and other material will be provided to Royal Armouries (International) plc for exhibitions. [19106]

Mr. Sproat

The Royal Armouries is making available a substantial part of its collection to Royal Armouries (International) plc for exhibition in the new Royal Armouries museum, Leeds. Royal Armouries (International) plc will meet the costs of conserving and displaying the collection. The Royal Armouries will retain ownership of the collection.