HC Deb 01 March 1988 vol 128 c502W
3. Mr. Key

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on his review of treasure trove procedures.

Mr. Brooke

[holding answer 29 February 1988]: I have now received the report of the review of ex gratia awards to finders of treasure trove. That report makes a number of recommendations for improvements to the existing arrangements for handling treasure trove. I am considering those recommendations and expect to make an announcement shortly.