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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Friday, 13 October 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 October 2023. It was answered by John Whittingdale (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 October 2023 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Cultural Heritage

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to her Department's Guidance for custodians on how to deal with commemorative heritage assets that have become contested, published on 5 October 2023, whether she has had discussions with her counterparts in the devolved administration on that guidance.

Answer

Heritage is a devolved matter. The guidance published on 5 October 2023 applies to custodians of heritage assets in England only, although custodians of heritage assets around the UK can consult the guidance if they would find it helpful. The guidance was shared with officials in the devolved administrations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
202512
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Devolution Cultural heritage
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk