HL Deb 14 March 2000 vol 610 cc199-200WA
Earl Attlee

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many vehicles owned by the National Army Museum are displayed at the Museum of Army Transport at Beverley. [HL1318]

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

The number of major exhibits owned by the National Army Museum which are on loan to the Museum of Army Transport is 135, of which 119 can be categorised as vehicles or equipments. At any one time up to 83 vehicles are on display, while the remainder are undergoing conservation or regular mechanical overhaul.

Earl Attlee

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the vehicles owned by the National Army Museum but displayed at the Museum of Army Transport at Beverley are of national historical significance. [HL1319]

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

The vehicles owned by the National Army Museum which are displayed at the Museum of Army Transport are of historical significance as they document the history of Army transport from approximately 1900 to the present day and a number are unique survivors of their type.

Earl Attlee

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is the status of the Museum of Army Transport at Beverley. [HL1320]

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

The Museum of Army Transport is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity.

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