§ Ms Roseanna CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the answer of 27 February 1998,Official Report, column 388, how many works of art borrowed since 1 May 1997 for the offices and official residences of Ministers derived from (a) the National Galleries of Scotland and (b) Glasgow Museums and Galleries; what is the insurance value of these as registered with the Government Indemnity Scheme; and if he will make a statement. [33014]
§ Mr. Chris SmithSince 1 May 1997, seven works of art have been borrowed via the Government Art Collection from the National Galleries of Scotland, and six from Glasgow Museums and Galleries. Works from National Collections, which include the National Galleries of Scotland, are borrowed at the Government's own risk and so do not have either insurance or indemnity values. The total indemnity value of the six works on loan from Glasgow Museums and Galleries is £500,000.