HC Deb 03 November 1980 vol 991 c415W
Mr. Faulds

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether he will seek to institute more restrictive control on the export of works of art and manuscripts in the event of owners not giving the first offer of their art treasures to public museums and galleries in the United Kingdom.

Mr. St. John-Stevas

I keep the system of export control under careful review. I am grateful to the hon. Member for his suggestion, which I shall certainly keep in mind.