HC Deb 30 January 1997 vol 289 c351W
Mr. Mackinlay

To ask the Chairman of the Accommodation and Works Committee what advice is provided to the Committee about the compatibility of sculptures and pictures with the interior decoration of the rooms in which it is proposed that they should be placed. [13530]

Sir Raymond Powell

On behalf of the Speaker, the Advisory Committee on Works of Art recommends the location of all important works of art within the precincts of the House of Commons. Professional advice is given by the Curator of Works of Art and his staff.

Mr. Mackinlay

To ask the Chairman of the Accommodation and Works Committee what factors led to the relocation of the bust of Ramsay McDonald; and if he will make a statement. [13531]

Sir Raymond Powell

The bronze bust of Ramsey McDonald has been resited to a prominent position within the Members' Lobby. The space that it leaves in the doorway will be filled in early February by a bronze bust of Harold Macmillan, commissioned through the Advisory Committee on Works of Art.

Mr. Mackinlay

To ask the Chairman of the Accommodation and Works Committee when the bust of the right hon. John Redmond MP was removed from display in the Palace of Westminster; and where and when it is proposed to reinstate it. [13529]

Sir Raymond Powell MP

The bust of right hon. John Redmond MP was removed from display outside the old Members' Cafeteria in 1995 prior to major refurbishment of that area. Work on the new cafeteria has now been completed and arrangements are in hand to resite the bust within the Terrace entrance area.