§ Lord Freybergasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether it is the Privy Council Office's policy to reduce the number of heritage assets it holds, following the introduction of resource accounting and budgeting. [HL3564]
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§ Lord Freybergasked Her Majesty's Government:
What is the Privy Council Office's policy towards the 132 items of "antique furniture" listed in the National Asset Register as being in "everyday use", with regard to the disposal of heritage assets following the introduction of resource accounting and budgeting. [HL3599]
§ Lord Williams of MostynThe furniture will continue in use for as long as it serves its purpose. Items that are no longer of use will be disposed of unless they are of particular historical significance. Items falling within the latter category include a roll-top desk used by Charles Fulke Greville when he was Clerk of the Council, which is on permanent display in the lobby of the Privy Council Office. The Privy Council Office is proud of its heritage and will not dispose of items that would significantly dilute its historical links.
§ Lord Freybergasked Her Majesty's Government:
What is the Privy Council Office's policy towards the "heritage antique silver" listed as being "non-operational" in the National Asset Register, with regard to the disposal of its heritage assets following the introduction of resource accounting and budgeting. [HL3600]
§ Lord Williams of MostynIt has been agreed with the National Audit Office that the silver is a donated asset which is exempt from normal capital return requirements under resource accounting and budgeting. The Privy Council Office has no plans to dispose of the silver and hopes to make arrangements to put at least some of it on display if the necessary secure facilities can be arranged.