§ Nick HarveyTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what discussions her Department has had with the Post Office on its artifacts collection; and if she will make a statement. [73340]
§ Nick HarveyTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when the Post Office has indicated to her Department that it will make its collection of historic artifacts previously displayed in the National Postal Museum available to view by the public; and if she will make a statement. [73339]
§ Mr. TimmsThis is an issue for Consignia plc. However, I understand from the company that the historical records of The Post Office, from the 17th century to the 20th are open to the public at Freeling House at Mount Pleasant in London on weekdays. The philatelic material previously at the National Postal Museum is also stored there and most of it may be viewed by prior appointment. I am also advised by the company that it is actively developing plans that would enable improved access to the stored historical artefacts formerly in the Museum.