Museum of the Moving Image

HC Deb 08 March 2000 vol 345 c733W

Mr. Fearn

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if the British Film Institute has identified a permanent site for the re-location of the Museum of the Moving Image. [113443]

Janet Anderson

The recently announced plans for the South Bank Centre include a potential new home for the Museum of the Moving Image. This will allow for an improved and expanded Museum, to provide an interesting and educational showcase for the BFI's collections.

Mr. Fearn

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport when the British Film Institute's Museum of the Moving Image will re-open. [113439]

Janet Anderson

Work on the new BFI Film Centre, which will incorporate the museum of the Moving Image, is scheduled in Phase One of the South Bank master plan, completion of which will depend on the planning process. In the meantime, the BFI is planning a touring exhibition which will greatly increase access to the collection.