IRAQS ARCHAEOLOGICAL HERITAGE

Early day motion 1067, tabled 14 April 2003 by Lord Allan of Hallam (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 82 members.

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.

Signatures by party: Labour 39, Liberal Democrat 23, Conservative 12, Scottish National Party 3, Labour/Co-operative 2, Plaid Cymru 2, UUP 1.