§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Minister for the Arts what consideration is given to their likely end use when consideration is given to whether to issue on export licence for important works of art; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RentonExports of works of art go to private or public collections. The likely end use of a work of art after export is not a relevant consideration for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he is deciding whether to grant an export licence.