Parliamentary Bills

Parthenon Sculptures (Return to Greece) Bill

Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)

Originated in the House of Commons, Session 2016-17

Last updated: 22 February 2017 at 11:15

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Long title

A Bill to make provision for the transfer of ownership and return to Greece of the artefacts known as the Parthenon Sculptures, or Elgin Marbles, purchased by Parliament in 1816; to amend the British Museum Act 1963 accordingly; and for connected purposes.

Sponsor

Mr Mark Williams
Liberal Democrat
Ceredigion

Current version of the Bill

HCB 48 2016-17, as introduced
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12 July 2016
Commons

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