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Written question asked by Baroness Deech (Crossbench) on Thursday, 7 March 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 March 2024. It was answered by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 March 2024 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Monuments: Slavery

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Mayor of London concerning the location of the memorial for victims of the transatlantic slave trade.

Answer

His Majesty’s Government has had no discussions with the Mayor of London concerning this matter. At the recent Budget, HM Government provided £10 million to National Museums Liverpool, to help in part with its planned expansion of the International Slavery Museum.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3107
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Greater London Location Monuments Slavery
Link
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