Written question asked by Lord Renfrew of Kaimsthorn (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 May 2001. It was answered by Lord McIntosh of Haringey (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 May 2001.

McIntosh of Haringey, Lord

Question: Whether, in the light of allegations in The Times of 23 April of looting and illegal export, they will automatically grant export licences for the Apulian vases recently sold at public auction in London at Christie's on 25 April; and whether they will enquire what mechanism they have for enforcing the European Council Regulation (3911/92) on the Export of Cultural Goods from this country in relation to antiquities originating in Italy. [HL 2077].

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