TERRY HERBERT AND ANGLO-SAXON GOLD HOARD

Early day motion 1998, tabled 12 October 2009 by Lord Watson of Wyre Forest (Labour). Signed by 32 members.

That this House congratulates Terry Herbert for unearthing the UK's largest haul of gold Anglo-Saxon treasure in Staffordshire; notes the importance of Mr Herbert's discovery which included an estimated 1,500 gold and silver pieces; further notes that the hoard has been described by experts as being the historical equivalent of finding a new Lindisfarne Gospels or Book of Kells; welcomes the decision of Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery to display a selection of the find until it is valued by the Treasure Valuation Committee; and calls on the Government to ensure that the collection remains in the West Midlands region.

Signatures by party: Labour 23, Liberal Democrat 4, DUP 2, Conservative 1, Scottish National Party 1, UUP 1.