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Written question asked by Michael Meacher (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 December 1995. It was answered by John Major (Conservative) on Thursday, 7 December 1995 on behalf of the Prime Minister.


Prime Minister

Question
What representations Her Majesty's Government have received since 1980 for assistance from the government of Australia or the state government of Western Australia or any of their agencies, in respect of the alleged removal, contrary to Australian law, of aboriginal artifacts from or through the Broom area of Western Australia; what action was subsequently taken in response to each request. - As far as I am aware, none. Further examination of the government archives could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4180; 268 c327W;268 c325W
Session
1995-96
Subjects
Cultural heritage Artworks Australia Ethnic groups Minority groups