TATE GALLERY

Early day motion 1667, tabled 18 July 2002 by Desmond Swayne (Conservative). Signed by 20 members.

That this House notes that the Tate Gallery paid ú22,300 for a work of art entitled 'Merda d'artista'; regrets this decision to acquire a tin of the faeces of a dead Italian artist; and calls on the gallery to reconsider whether this is a proper use of its funds.

Signatures by party: Conservative 11, Labour 6, Liberal Democrat 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1.