HC Deb 07 April 1989 vol 150 c301W
Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment why the London borough of Harrow was chosen to accept responsibility for the Middlesex Guildhall colection; and what other London boroughs were approached.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

[holding answer 4 April 1989]: The London borough of Harrow, whose boundaries formerly fell within the area of Middlesex county council, expressed an interest in assuming responsibility for the Middlesex Guildhall collection.

Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what are the terms of the proposed agreement between the London residuary body and the London borough of Harrow in respect of the Middlesex Guildhall collection; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

[holding answer 4 April 1989]: Discussions continue about the terms of a possible agreement.

Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what information he has regarding the cost of the restoration work needing to be made on the George III tapestry currently within the Middlesex Guildhall collection; who will be responsible for the restoration costs; where the tapestry is to be located; and under whose responsibility.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

[holding answer 4 April 1989]: The scale of costs for this restoration has not been established as yet. The London residuary body proposes to meet the restoration costs. On restoration it is planned the tapestry will be placed in the Middlesex Guildhall building. Negotiations on the long term responsibility and care of the tapestry are continuing.