Iraqs Archaeological Heritage

EDM number 1067 in 2002-03, proposed by Richard Allan on 14/04/2003.

That this House is deeply concerned about the future of Iraq's archaeological heritage; is appalled at the sacking of the National Museum in Baghdad; expresses its solidarity with museums and archaeology professionals in Iraq and the UK in their efforts to protect the ancient artefacts and sites of Iraq; and calls on the UK and international authorities to ensure that any cultural objects looted from Iraq are not sold to private collectors but returned to museums in Iraq.

This motion has been signed by a total of 83 MPs, 1 of these signatures have been withdrawn.