Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Gareth Thomas and Ian Murray

Thursday 26th February 2026 Commons Chamber

[Ian Murray]

It is clear that the UK and Greece do indeed have a strong bilateral relationship built on our shared history and values. We greatly value the friendship that exists between our people and our Governments. It is for the British Museum to seek to reach an agreement with the Greek Government on the loan of the sculptures, as the British Museum is operationally independent from Government, as he knows with his long track record on this. But if they do reach an agreement, the Government would not stand in the way of such a loan.

[Gareth Thomas (Harrow West) (Lab/Co-op)]

9. What steps she plans to take to ensure that people are adequately supported to maintain an active lifestyle at each stage of life.