HL Deb 25 October 2001 vol 627 cc138-9WA
Lord Freyberg

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Why they are selling the historic silver collection from the Privy Council; who ordered the sale; what bodies they have consulted about the sale; and whether they offered the House of Commons or Lords or any other body the opportunity to purchase these items. [HL892]

Lord McIntosh of Haringey

I refer to the exchanges in your Lordship's House following the noble Lord's Starred Question a few moments ago.