HL Deb 28 March 2000 vol 611 c66WA
Baroness Anelay of St Johns

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Which organisations they consulted regarding the establishment of the Spoliation Advisory Panel with regard both to its remit and to its composition. [HL1356]

Lord McIntosh of Haringey

Consultation on the membership of the panel is taking place in accordance with government appointments procedures. The views of a range of organisations are being taken into account both on membership and on preparation of the draft Terms of Reference. To date, these include:

  • DCMS Public Appointments Unit
  • Northern Ireland Office
  • The Scottish Executive
  • The Welsh Office
  • H M Treasury
  • The Foreign and Commonwealth Office
  • The Lord Chancellor's Department
  • The Board of Deputies of British Jews
  • The Holocaust Educational Trust
  • The Institute for Jewish Policy Research
  • The Commission on Looted Art in Europe
  • The Museums and Galleries Commission
  • The National Museums Directors' Conference (NMDC)
  • The NMDC Spoliation Advisory Committee
  • The Enemy Property Compensation Advisory Panel

The draft terms of reference were published on 17 February, with a general invitation to all interested parties to comment within one month.