§ Mr. Fauldsasked the Minister for the Arts whether he will specify the allocations made to public institutions in the United Kingdom during the half year ended 30 June of individual works of art and museum objects pre-eminent for national, scientific, historic or artistic interest which have been accepted in satisfaction of capital transfer tax, together with information, where applicable, as to conditions or wishes expressed in the matter of allocation by testators and executors; and whether he will list the works of art and museum objects which are still awaiting allocation, with the respective dates of their acceptance in satisfaction of capital transfer tax.
§ Mr. WaldegraveThe information requested is as follows:
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(i) Allocations made since 1 January 1983 Item To whom allocated 1. *A painting by Eric Kennington "The Kensingtons at Laventie" Imperial War Museum 2. *A collection of items connected with William Wordsworth Dove Cottage, Grasmere 3. The Wellington Papers Southampton University 4. *Four paintings by Dominic Serres "Landing Cannon and Stores" "The Fleet Entering the Harbour" National Maritime Museum whether an item was eventually exported or retained, with particulars in the latter event of the acquiring institution; and whether he will list any items for which licences have been withheld but the final disposal of which is not decided, specifying in each case (a) the valuation and (b) the relevant time limit.
§ Mr. WaldegraveDetails are as follows. The valuation has been omitted in one case because of the owner's wish that this should remain confidential.
Item To whom allocated "The Captured Spanish Fleet" "The Piazza, Havana" 5. Verzelini glass goblet Victoria and Albert Museum 6. *The Godman collection of Islamic Pottery The British Museum 7. Albrecht Dürer drawing of the Virgin and Child The British Museum 8. *Two paintings by Antonio Joli Temple Newsam House Extensive View of Rome from the River Tiber Architectural ruins with Roman Bath and Figures 9. * Papers related to George Constantinesco Science Museum 10. A drawing by Rembrandt "Moses and the Burning Bush" City Art Gallery, Manchester * The executors expressed a wish about the final allocation of these items.
(ii) Items awaiting allocation as at 30 June 1983 Item Date of acceptance 1. *"The Betrayal of Christ" by Van Dyck 19 February 1982 2. A collection of Chinese ceramics 17 March 1983 * Provisionally allocated to Bristol city council in situ at Corsham court.