§ Mr. Colin Shepherdasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the present position in respect of the consideration by the reviewing committee on the export of works of art on the Hereford Bye Street Gate sculptures.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkThe reviewing committee on the export of works of art has determined that the statues meet the "Waverley" criteria of national importance. The application for an export licence is under consideration and a decision will be taken as soon as possible.