§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how many export licences for works of art have been granted for each year since 1983; to which countries the items have been exported; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Alan Clark[holding answer 12 December 1988]: The number of export licences granted for works of art of United Kingdom origin, or in transit through the United Kingdom, for the period since 1983, is as follows. Statistics are not available by country of destination.
Export licences for works of art, 1983–88 Year United Kingdom origin In transit Total export 1983 3,100 2,200 5,300 1984 3,800 2,800 6,600 1985 2,960 2,370 5,330 1986 3,010 2,870 5,880 1987 3,060 3,150 6,210 11988 3,010 3,500 6,150 Source: Department of Trade and Industry
1 Up to November 1988