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Written question asked by Blake Stephenson (Conservative) on Tuesday, 1 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 July 2025. It was answered by Chris Bryant (Labour) on Monday, 21 July 2025 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Parthenon Sculptures

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has had recent discussions with the Chair of the British Museum on the Parthenon Marbles.

Answer

As the British Museum is a DCMS Arm’s Length Body, I regularly meet and talk with the Chair. The Parthenon Sculptures is one of a number of issues that we occasionally discuss.

Decisions relating to the care and management of the Parthenon Sculptures are a matter for the British Museum Trustees, acting within the law.

The Government has no plans to change the law that would permit a permanent move of the Parthenon Sculptures.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
64203
Session
2024-26
Subjects
British Museum Parthenon sculptures
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk