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Written question asked by Chi Onwurah (Labour) on Thursday, 6 July 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 July 2017 (named day). It was answered by John Glen (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 July 2017 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.


Artworks: Ethnic Groups

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the representation of BME people in (a) the Royal Collection and (b) the national collection of art; and what proportion of those portrayed in the visual arts in each of those collections are BME.

Answer

The Department does not hold the data requested.


The Government is clear that it expects DCMS-sponsored museums to represent our diverse society in their artistic talent, workforce and audiences. DCMS-sponsored museums and galleries that actively collect and commission works of art are taking steps to interpret and add to their existing collections in ways that reflect contributions of black and minority ethnic (BME) people

The Royal Collection is a private art collection of the British Royal Family. The Royal Collection Trust is responsible for its acquisitions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3589
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Artworks Ethnic groups
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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