Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have agreed to the proposed relocation of the statue of Emmeline Pankhurst from Victoria Tower Gardens to Regent’s University London; if so, why; and if not, what steps they are taking to ensure that it stays where it is.

No final decision has been made by the Government on whether to grant permission for the relocation of the existing grade II listed statue currently sited on Victoria Tower Gardens. All views will be carefully considered.

It is also important to note that these proposals will require planning permission. The final decision on this rests with Westminster City Council as the local planning authority.