HC Deb 16 March 1979 vol 964 c368W
Mr. Faulds

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has received any representations from the Standing Commission on museums and galleries in respect of the 10 per cent. buyers' premium charged by Messrs. Christies and Sotheby's at their fine art auctions; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Denzil Davies

I have received no representations from the Standing Commission on museums and galleries about the buyers' premium.