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Written question asked by Lord Steel of Aikwood (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 14 July 2015, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 July 2015. It was answered by Baroness Anelay of St Johns (Conservative) on Friday, 24 July 2015 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Namibia: Germany

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the government of Germany regarding the return of items, including human skulls, taken from German South-West Africa in the early twentieth century and exported to European institutions.

Answer

The British Government has not held discussions with the German Government on this matter.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1412
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Germany Namibia Human remains
Link
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