Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:
“Having spearheaded the campaign on the issue for a considerable period I welcome news that the Assembly Commission is planning a public display of artefacts held by the Northern Ireland Assembly for a period of 4 weeks towards the end of August. This has been confirmed to me in a reply to a letter I sent on the subject back in May.
“Having had opportunity to view the material in storage some months ago I know that some marvellous works of art and memorabilia which is important to the history of Northern Ireland has been hidden under dust sheets for far too long.
“As we approach the centenary of Northern Ireland there will doubtless be added interest in this material.
“While I would like to see the material on permanent display this is a welcome step in the right direction and would encourage people from across Northern Ireland to avail of the upcoming opportunity to view material from our history.”
Note to editors
You can view a list of the artefacts and artwork belonging to the Assembly here.