Written question asked by Andrew Faulds (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 6 November 1987. It was answered by Lord Roberts of Conwy (Conservative) on Friday, 6 November 1987 on behalf of the Welsh Office.

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Untitled Written question

Question

Why the national museum of Wales purchased advertising space in the June 1986 issues of The Burlington Magazine, Apollo and the Museums Bulletin to apologise for any defamation that may have accrued to its former keeper of art; how much these advertisements cost; & in terminating his services by mutual agreement if any funds were expended beyond a normal severance payment.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

121 c892W;121 c882W

Session

1987-88

Subjects

Defamation Advertising Costs Museums and galleries Staff Magazine press National Museum of Wales

Contains statistics

Yes