Written question asked by Gordon Prentice (Labour) on Thursday, 6 July 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 July 2000. It was answered by Lord Howarth of Newport (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 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, how many people have been dismissed from employment in the institutions holding the national collections for (a) theft and (b) attempted theft of works of art and artifacts since 1990. - Will write

Answer: Mr. Gordon Prentice: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how many people have been dismissed from employment in the institutions holding the national collections for (a) theft and (b) attempted theft of works of art and artifacts since 1990. [130062] Mr. Alan Howarth: I have asked my officials to contact the National Museums and Galleries which are sponsored by DCMS to request information for a reply to my hon. Friend's question. I will write to him as soon as this is available, placing copies of my letter in the Library of the House.

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