Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 19067

Parthenon Sculptures

Tabled: 10 December 2024

Answered: 16 December 2024

Named Day

Question

Saqib Bhatti

Conservative — Meriden and Solihull East

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has had recent discussions with representatives of the British Museum on the Elgin Marbles.

Answer

Chris Bryant

As the British Museum is a DCMS Arm’s Length Body, both the Secretary of State and I have recently met its Chair and Director. The sculptures were one of a number of issuesdiscussed.Decisions relating to the care and management of its collection are a mat...

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