Henry Moore Artwork Catalogue
Westminster Hall Debate
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Bib. Number0022506
Westminster Hall Debate
PublisherBritish Broadcasting Corporation
Place PublishedLondon
Year2012
Date & Collation26min.Colour.Sound.
LanguageEnglish
More InformationFootage from live parliamentary debate in Westminster Hall, 19 December 2012, between Rushanara Ali, Labour MP for Bethnal Green and Bow, and Minister for Culture, Ed Vaizey, regarding proposed sale of Draped Seated Woman 1957-58 bronze, (LH 428) from Tower Hamlets collection. Ali raises the issue of uncertain ownership. Minister for Culture states he advised Christie's to be duely concerned with the provenance of the sculpture before deciding whether or not to delay the auction of the work in early 2013. MP asks for Government support to ensure this cast is not allowed to leave the UK. Vaizey refers to Museums Association standards for the disposal of council collections. Mention of Sir Isaac Hayward, Leader of London County Council at the time Moore sold the cast to the LCC.