Not sure what the #Budget is or how it affects you? Watch our video to learn more about Parliament's role in the Budget.
The word budget comes from the old French word ‘bougette’, meaning little bag. It was customary to bring the statement on financial policy to the @HouseofCommons in a leather bag. The modern equivalent of the bag is the red despatch box or Budget box. #Budget2018
We're #hiring a Head of #Conservation#Architecture who can
📐 oversee the strategy for building conservation
🏗️ keep the programme of conservation works up to date
😃 be a great team leader
Today is #AskACurator Day, and we have 3 specialist curators answering your questions on our Parliamentary Art, Historic Furniture and Architectural Fabric Collections! 🖼️🚪🪑
Let's hear your questions and their answers ⏬
First over to our Parliamentary Art expert Melanie 🎨🖼️✏️
💬 "How many works are hidden away in storage? Do they get put on display in rotation?" ❓
80% of our 9,000 artworks are on display - a high percentage compared to many museums. We do rotate the works on display - some are fragile and can only be displayed for short periods.