HC Deb 04 August 1972 vol 842 c225W
Mr. Faulds

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will refuse any application made for an export licence for Gainsborough's painting of "The Gravenor Family", in view of its artistic importance.

Mr. Noble

No application has been made for an export licence for this painting. Should one be submitted it will be dealt with in accordance with the normal procedure for such applications.