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Parthenon Sculptures (Return to Greece) Bill

A Bill to make provision for the transfer of ownership and return to Greece of the artefacts known as the Parthenon Sculptures, or Elgin Marbles, purchased by Parliament in 1816; to amend the British Museum Act 1963 accordingly; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Parthenon Sculptures (Return to Greece) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 11 July 2016 by Mr Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 11 Jul 2016
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 22 Feb 2017.