HC Deb 26 November 1986 vol 106 cc266-7W
Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many representations Her Majesty's Government have received during the past 12 months concerning restitution of the Elgin Marbles to Greece.

Mr. Eggar

We have not received any official representations concerning the restitution of the Elgin Marbles to Greece since a reply was given to the request for their return through UNESCO in October 1985. We have received 12 separate representations from private groups and individuals on this subject within the past 12 months.