§ Mr. FauldsTo ask the Minister for the Arts whether he will list the allocations made to public institutions in the United Kingdom during the half year ended 31 December 1989 of individual works of art and museum objects pre-eminent for national, scientific, historic or artistic interest which have been accepted in satisfaction of inheritance tax or capital transfer tax, together with information, where applicable, as to conditions or wishes expressed in the matter of allocation by testators or executors; 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 inheritance tax or capital transfer tax; and whether a press notice will be issued from the Office of Arts and Libraries covering the information given in his reply.
§ Mr. LuceThe information the hon. Member requests is as follows: 535W
Items allocated To whom allocated Conditions/wishes expressed Portrait of Sir Alexander Carew attributed to Gheerhaerdts The National Trust Conditional upon remaining in Antony House, Cornwall Painting by Pissaro University of Manchester Conditional Eight Islamic Pottery tiles British Museum Wish expressed that they be allocated to the British Museum Items accepted but not yet allocated Date of acceptance "Allée à Chantilly" by Cezanne 23 March 1989 A press notice is being issued.