Speaker: Ceremonies

(asked on 4th February 2021) - View Source

Question

To ask the hon. Member for Perth and North Perthshire, representing the House of Commons Commission, if the Commission will (a) restore as its home and (b) exhibit the Speaker's State Coach at the Palace of Westminster.


Answered by
Pete Wishart Portrait
Pete Wishart
SNP Deputy Westminster Leader
This question was answered on 9th February 2021

The Speaker’s State Coach is currently on loan to the National Trust for display at their Carriage Museum at Arlington Court in Devon. The current loan contract is being renewed for two additional years to allow full consideration to be given to the future of the coach.

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