Written question asked by Lord Boateng (Labour) on Friday, 11 September 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 25 September 2026. It was answered by Lord Wood of Anfield (Labour) on Friday, 25 September 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
British Museum: Restitution
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of any adverse impacts on the UK's international reputation by the retention of the Hoa Hakananai'a by the British Museum; and when this matter was last raised by the government of Chile.
- Answer
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The British Museum operates independently of the Government, and decisions relating to the care and management of its collections are a matter for the Museum's Trustees. Government representatives have discussed issues relating to Hoa Hakananai'a with the British Museum, most recently in June 2025.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL3430
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Cultural heritage British Museum Chile Sculpture Collections Restitution
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- 2026-09-25 11:23:41 +0100
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