Written question asked by Lord Wills (Labour) on Monday, 1 June 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 June 2026. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Monday, 15 June 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Holocaust

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what progress the Special Envoy for Post-Holocaust Issues (1) has made, and (2) plans to make in the next six months, to (a) represent the UK in Holocaust commemorations, including anniversary commemorations in the UK and across Europe as appropriate, (b) regularly lobby European states where there is no restitution process to implement the Washington Principles on Nazi-Confiscated Art and its associated best practice guidelines, and (c) undertake six visits in support of post-Holocaust issues objectives.

Answer: Since his appointment in February, the UK Special Envoy for Post-Holocaust Issues has made excellent progress against his Terms of Reference for the role, including attending the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance plenary meeting in Argentina from 1-4 June, as the head of the UK's delegation, and meeting with the President of the World Jewish Restitution Organisation on 6 May to discuss the UK's ongoing commitment to the Terezin Declaration on Holocaust-Era Assets. Further details of the Envoy's work, including his overseas visits, will be confirmed in the usual way in due course.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL535
Session: 2026-27
Related items: Holocaust
Monday, 6 July 2026
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Anniversaries Jews Property World War II Holocaust Restitution
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