§ Sir Colin ShepherdTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will make a statement on the future of the public record office in Chancery lane. [20745]
§ Mr. FreemanThe public record office in Chancery lane will shortly be vacated.
Discussions are taking place with the Victoria and Albert museum about the possibility of relocating the national art library and the Victoria and Albert archive of art and design to this building, but it is too early to say whether these will lead to a successful conclusion.
The Government are aware of the heritage of this building and will make every effort to ensure its preservation.