HC Deb 06 July 1948 vol 453 c26W
61. Mr. G. Williams

asked the President of the Board of Trade what steps he is taking to prevent art treasures of national importance being exported from this country.

Mr. Bottomley

Works of art and articles more than 75 years old may not be exported without a licence from the Board of Trade and the Museum authorities are consulted in any case of doubt whether export is in the public interest.

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