§ 65. Mr. Straussasked the President of the Board of Trade how an outstanding antique, the Verzelini goblet dated 1590, was allowed to be exported from this country after being sold for £9,500 without a permit from the Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art; whether he will initiate action against those responsible; and what steps he will take to prevent any further evasion of the existing regulations.
§ Mrs. Gwyneth DunwoodyThe goblet was exported, without a licence, in contravention of the export control. The circumstances of the export are being investigated; action will depend on the result of the enquiries.