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Written question asked by Rachel Hopkins (Labour) on Thursday, 4 March 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 March 2021 (named day). It was answered by Caroline Dinenage (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 March 2021 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.


Imperial War Museum: ZE Global

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if will take steps to ascertain what criteria were used by management at the Imperial War Museum when appointing ZE Global as the holders of its security contract; and if he will make an assessment of ZE Global's effectiveness in that role.

Answer

DCMS-sponsored museums operate independently, at arm’s length from government. The Imperial War Museum’s review of its security operations is an operational matter. As such, Ministers and officials have not assessed or discussed it.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
163343
Session
2019-21
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Security Imperial War Museum ZE Global
Link
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