Ian Murray

Ian Murray

Labour — Edinburgh South

Speaking in the House of Commons on 18 June 2026

Debate

Exchange of Cultural Artefacts: Greece

Contribution

I can only repeat what I have said in previous answers and in my initial response to the hon. Gentleman. The sculptures are owned by the British Museum. The chair of the trustees, the former Chancellor —the hon. Gentleman’s Chancellor in the coalition Government—has had talks with Greek Ministers on this issue to seek a constructive partnership. We support those talks, but it is for the British Museum trustees to reach an agreement with the Greek Government. As I have said, we would not stand in the way if such an agreement was put in place.

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