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1659262

	registered interest
	date	07/09/2023
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	217
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	British Museum: Theft
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to support the recovery of stolen artefacts from the British Museum; and what measures they are taking to increase security in this area.
	tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of St Albans
	uin	HL9997
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2023 answer text <p>My department is closely monitoring the situation at the British Museum, and engaging directly with the Museum on this concerning issue.</p><p>The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has spoken with the Chairman of the British Museum about this issue on a number of occasions and has sought assurances on the immediate measures that have been put in place to increase security at the Museum. She has also sought assurances on the details of the scope and timetable for the independent review of security which the Museum has instigated, led by a former trustee, Nigel Boardman, and the Chief Constable of British Transport Police, Lucy D’Orsi. The review will also support efforts to recover all missing collection items.</p><p>The matter is also currently under investigation by the Economic Crime Command of the Metropolitan Police. The British Museum is working with the police to support their investigations.</p><p>My department and I will continue to work closely with the British Museum – and the wider museums sector – to ensure that lessons are learned from this incident once the independent review is complete.</p><p>Further details on this matter have been set out in the Written Statements which the Secretary of State and I made to Parliament on 4 September 2023 (HCWS994 and HLWS979).</p> answering member printed Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay question first answered 19/09/2023 13:36:54 answering member 4728 label Biography information for Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay
	tabling member	4308 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of St Albans

1658865

	registered interest
	date	06/09/2023
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	217
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Charity Commission: Public Appointments
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government how long is the term of office of the chair of the Charity Commission.
	tabling member printed	Lord Black of Brentwood
	uin	HL9931
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/09/2023 answer text <p>The Chairman of the Charity Commission for England &amp; Wales, Orlando Fraser KC, was appointed for a three-year term commencing on 25 April 2022 and ending on 24 April 2025. Ministers have the authority to reappoint the Chairman for a second term in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and the Governance Code for Public Appointments.<strong> </strong></p> answering member printed Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay question first answered 18/09/2023 14:10:15 answering member 4728 label Biography information for Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay
	tabling member	4171 label Biography information for Lord Black of Brentwood

1658864

	registered interest
	date	06/09/2023
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	217
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Actors' Benevolent Fund
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the chair and trustees of the Charity Commission about the appointment of trustees to the Actors' Benevolent Fund, and the application of section 80 of the Charities Act 2011.
	tabling member printed	Lord Black of Brentwood
	uin	HL9930
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2023 answer text <p>As an independent regulator, the Charity Commission for England &amp; Wales carries out its functions independently of ministerial direction or Government control. His Majesty’s Government has, therefore, not discussed this case with the Charity Commission.<strong> </strong></p> answering member printed Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay grouped question UIN HL9929 question first answered 19/09/2023 13:37:15 answering member 4728 label Biography information for Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay
	tabling member	4171 label Biography information for Lord Black of Brentwood

1658863

	registered interest
	date	06/09/2023
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	217
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Actors' Benevolent Fund
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the conduct of the Charity Commission in relation to its enquiries about the Actors' Benevolent Fund.
	tabling member printed	Lord Black of Brentwood
	uin	HL9929
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2023 answer text <p>As an independent regulator, the Charity Commission for England &amp; Wales carries out its functions independently of ministerial direction or Government control. His Majesty’s Government has, therefore, not discussed this case with the Charity Commission.<strong> </strong></p> answering member printed Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay grouped question UIN HL9930 question first answered 19/09/2023 13:37:15 answering member 4728 label Biography information for Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay
	tabling member	4171 label Biography information for Lord Black of Brentwood

1668703

	registered interest
	date	08/11/2023
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	217
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Charity Commission: Internet
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have monitored the implementation of the "My Charity Commission Account" service by the Charity Commission; what representations they have received about it; and whether they are satisfied with the speed with which the Charity Commission is dealing with complaints about it.
	tabling member printed	Lord Black of Brentwood
	uin	HL99
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/11/2023 answer text <p>The ‘My Charity Commission Account’ service is designed to facilitate a more direct relationship between the Charity Commission and trustees, helping to ensure that they are supported in their role and well equipped to oversee their charities. The Charity Commission has confirmed that most charities have set up accounts and the Commission is working hard to support any that are having difficulty. Any trustees wishing to send the Commission feedback on the service can do so by emailing <a href="mailto:myaccount@charitycommission.gov.uk" target="_blank">myaccount@charitycommission.gov.uk</a> or calling the contact centre on 0300 066 9197.</p> answering member printed Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay question first answered 15/11/2023 17:45:37 answering member 4728 label Biography information for Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay
	tabling member	4171 label Biography information for Lord Black of Brentwood

1658443

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2023
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	217
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Collections: British Museum
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have asked the trustees of the British Museum for a complete list of items lost, stolen or damaged while in its custody over each of the past 10 years, and when an inventory of such items will be published.
	tabling member printed	Lord Boateng
	uin	HL9879
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2023 answer text <p>My department is closely monitoring the situation at the British Museum, and engaging directly with the Museum on this concerning issue.</p><p>The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has spoken with the Chairman of the British Museum about this issue on a number of occasions and has sought assurances on the immediate measures that have been put in place to increase security at the Museum. She has also sought assurances on the details of the scope and timetable for the independent review of security which the Museum has instigated, led by a former trustee, Nigel Boardman, and the Chief Constable of British Transport Police, Lucy D’Orsi.</p><p>The matter is also currently under investigation by the Economic Crime Command of the Metropolitan Police. The British Museum is working with the police to support their investigations.</p><p>My department and I will continue to work closely with the British Museum – and the wider museums sector – to ensure that lessons are learned from this incident once the independent review is complete.</p><p>Further details on this matter have been set out in the Written Statements which the Secretary of State and I made to Parliament on 4 September 2023 (HCWS994 and HLWS979).</p> answering member printed Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay grouped question UIN HL9875 HL9877 HL9878 question first answered 19/09/2023 16:59:08 answering member 4728 label Biography information for Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay
	tabling member	147 label Biography information for Lord Boateng

1658442

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2023
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	217
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	British Museum: Theft
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government when they were first informed of concerns about security at the British Museum; and what action the museum’s trustees were asked to undertake to address those concerns.
	tabling member printed	Lord Boateng
	uin	HL9878
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2023 answer text <p>My department is closely monitoring the situation at the British Museum, and engaging directly with the Museum on this concerning issue.</p><p>The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has spoken with the Chairman of the British Museum about this issue on a number of occasions and has sought assurances on the immediate measures that have been put in place to increase security at the Museum. She has also sought assurances on the details of the scope and timetable for the independent review of security which the Museum has instigated, led by a former trustee, Nigel Boardman, and the Chief Constable of British Transport Police, Lucy D’Orsi.</p><p>The matter is also currently under investigation by the Economic Crime Command of the Metropolitan Police. The British Museum is working with the police to support their investigations.</p><p>My department and I will continue to work closely with the British Museum – and the wider museums sector – to ensure that lessons are learned from this incident once the independent review is complete.</p><p>Further details on this matter have been set out in the Written Statements which the Secretary of State and I made to Parliament on 4 September 2023 (HCWS994 and HLWS979).</p> answering member printed Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay grouped question UIN HL9875 HL9877 HL9879 question first answered 19/09/2023 16:59:08 answering member 4728 label Biography information for Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay
	tabling member	147 label Biography information for Lord Boateng

1658441

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2023
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	217
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	British Museum: Theft
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they are confident that the full extent of losses sustained through the recent spate of thefts from the British Museum is known.
	tabling member printed	Lord Boateng
	uin	HL9877
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2023 answer text <p>My department is closely monitoring the situation at the British Museum, and engaging directly with the Museum on this concerning issue.</p><p>The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has spoken with the Chairman of the British Museum about this issue on a number of occasions and has sought assurances on the immediate measures that have been put in place to increase security at the Museum. She has also sought assurances on the details of the scope and timetable for the independent review of security which the Museum has instigated, led by a former trustee, Nigel Boardman, and the Chief Constable of British Transport Police, Lucy D’Orsi.</p><p>The matter is also currently under investigation by the Economic Crime Command of the Metropolitan Police. The British Museum is working with the police to support their investigations.</p><p>My department and I will continue to work closely with the British Museum – and the wider museums sector – to ensure that lessons are learned from this incident once the independent review is complete.</p><p>Further details on this matter have been set out in the Written Statements which the Secretary of State and I made to Parliament on 4 September 2023 (HCWS994 and HLWS979).</p> answering member printed Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay grouped question UIN HL9875 HL9878 HL9879 question first answered 19/09/2023 16:59:08 answering member 4728 label Biography information for Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay
	tabling member	147 label Biography information for Lord Boateng

1658440

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2023
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	217
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Collections: British Museum
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have received representations from foreign governments or other interested parties regarding items in the British Museum’s collections looted from former British colonial possessions in West Africa or Ethiopia in the light of recent concerns over the security of the museum’s collections.
	tabling member printed	Lord Boateng
	uin	HL9876
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2023 answer text <p>His Majesty’s Government has not received any such representations.</p> answering member printed Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay question first answered 19/09/2023 14:19:37 answering member 4728 label Biography information for Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay
	tabling member	147 label Biography information for Lord Boateng

1658439

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2023
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	217
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Collections: British Museum
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact upon the reputation of the British Museum caused by recent concerns over the security of its collections; and whether they have any plans to review the museum’s governance.
	tabling member printed	Lord Boateng
	uin	HL9875
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2023 answer text <p>My department is closely monitoring the situation at the British Museum, and engaging directly with the Museum on this concerning issue.</p><p>The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has spoken with the Chairman of the British Museum about this issue on a number of occasions and has sought assurances on the immediate measures that have been put in place to increase security at the Museum. She has also sought assurances on the details of the scope and timetable for the independent review of security which the Museum has instigated, led by a former trustee, Nigel Boardman, and the Chief Constable of British Transport Police, Lucy D’Orsi.</p><p>The matter is also currently under investigation by the Economic Crime Command of the Metropolitan Police. The British Museum is working with the police to support their investigations.</p><p>My department and I will continue to work closely with the British Museum – and the wider museums sector – to ensure that lessons are learned from this incident once the independent review is complete.</p><p>Further details on this matter have been set out in the Written Statements which the Secretary of State and I made to Parliament on 4 September 2023 (HCWS994 and HLWS979).</p> answering member printed Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay grouped question UIN HL9877 HL9878 HL9879 question first answered 19/09/2023 16:59:08 answering member 4728 label Biography information for Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay
	tabling member	147 label Biography information for Lord Boateng