Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 July 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 July 2000. It was answered by Lord Howarth of Newport (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 July 2000 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what representations have been received from foreign governments about the return of (a) aboriginal human remains and (b) artifacts removed from aboriginal tombs and graves that are held in United Kingdom museums, government departments and agencies, and learning and research institutions; and if he will make a statement. (Holding answer 25 July 2000).

Answer: Mr. Mackinlay: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what representations have been received from foreign Governments about the return of (a) aboriginal human remains and (b) artefacts removed from aboriginal tombs and graves that are held in United Kingdom museums, Government departments and agencies, and learning and research institutions; and if he will make a statement. [131838] Mr. Alan Howarth: [holding answer 25 July 2000]: The subject of ancestral remains was raised by the Australian Prime Minister Mr. John Howard during his meeting with my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister on, following which they issued a joint statement. No other foreign governments have made representations in recent years.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 354 c649W; 131838
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Cultural heritage Artworks Australia Government departments Museums and galleries Human remains Universities Research Indigenous peoples
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