British Museum: Restitution
Lords · Question HL3430 · Tabled 11 Sep 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record
Answered 25 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Boateng
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of any adverse impacts on the UK's international reputation by the retention of the Hoa Hakananai'a by the British Museum; and when this matter was last raised by the government of Chile.
Answer
Answered by Lord Wood of Anfield, 25 Sep 2026
The British Museum operates independently of the Government, and decisions relating to the care and management of its collections are a matter for the Museum's Trustees. Government representatives have discussed issues relating to Hoa Hakananai'a with the...