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Proceeding contribution from John Whittingdale (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Friday, 15 May 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Holocaust (Stolen Art) Restitution Bill.


Holocaust (Stolen Art) Restitution Bill

I am following the hon. Gentleman's timeline carefully, but I would not want him to overlook the fact that the Select Committee on Culture, Media and Sport examined this matter in June 2007. We endorsed the findings of the predecessor Committee and expressed our regret that the Government had not been able to fulfil their international obligations or previous commitments—I simply congratulate him on this Bill, which I hope will succeed in finally doing that.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
492 c1167 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Compensation Artworks Ownership Museums and galleries Personal property Theft World War II Sunset clauses Restitution
Legislation
Holocaust (Return of Cultural Objects) (formerly known as Holocaust (Stolen Art) Restitution) Bill 2008-09
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk