The consultation also invites views on how far in advance museums should be required to publish information about such objects.
The consultation will enable the Government to take into account the views of museums and galleries, the art trade, shippers and others who have an interest in this issue. It is possible that there will be a divergence of views received and the Government will have to balance these against the best interests of the UK as a whole. But it is important for interested parties to be able to express their views and concerns in an open consultation.
The consultation documents:
The consultation document has been sent to the following organisations:
- List of organisations PDF (35kb)
Please let us know if there is anyone else you think should see the document and we will send them a copy.
How to respond
Responses or queries should be sent to:
Mark Caldon
Cultural Property Unit
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
2-4 Cockspur Street
London SW1Y 5DH
Tel: 020 7211 6158
Email: mark.caldon@culture.gsi.gov.uk
Fax: 020 7211 6130
Deadline:
The deadline for responses is: 21 December 2007
Thank you for your cooperation and we look forward to receiving your views.
Please note that all information in responses, including personal information, may be subject to publication or disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. If a correspondent requests confidentiality this cannot be guaranteed, and will only be possible if considered appropriate under the legislation.
If you have any questions or complaints about the process of consultation on this paper, please contact Consultation Co-ordinator, Strategy Division, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, 2-4 Cockspur Street, London SW1Y 5DH,
