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Written question asked by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 July 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 July 2015. It was answered by Lord Vaizey of Didcot (Conservative) on Friday, 10 July 2015 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Cultural Heritage: Middle East

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps he is taking to help protect cultural sites in the Middle East.

Answer

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport announced on 21st June that the Government is developing a new cultural protection fund that will support the protection of cultural heritage of countries affected by conflict or at risk of coming under attack for ideological reasons. The Government will bring forward legislation to allow ratification of the Hague Convention at the earliest opportunity.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5151
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Cultural heritage Middle East
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk