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Written question asked by Nick Timothy (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 November 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 November 2024. It was answered by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Monday, 25 November 2024 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Department of Health and Social Care: Cultural Heritage

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he plans to decolonise the artwork or heritage assets in (a) his department and (b) each of its Arm’s Length Bodies; and what is the policy of NHS England on this issue.

Answer

The Department borrows art from the Government Art Collection and does not own artwork. As separate legal entities, the responsibility for creating policy and guidance for artwork sits with each individual Arm’s Length Body, rather than with the Department. NHS England does not have a national policy on artwork and heritage assets.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
13798
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Cultural heritage Department of Health and Social Care Colonialism
Link
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