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HANSARDParthenon MarblesMy noble friend makes an important point. The Parthenon sculptures were acquired by the late noble Earl, Lord Elgin, legally, with the consent of the then Ottoman Empire. The…08 Feb 2022HANSARDParthenon MarblesMy Lords, the Acropolis Museum is indeed remarkable. I had the pleasure of visiting some years ago, and I greatly enjoyed it—just as I have enjoyed visiting the British Museum,…08 Feb 2022HANSARDParthenon MarblesI am afraid I cannot agree with the noble Lord, nor indeed in completeness with the list that he cited. That is why, as I say, it is important that we approach this on a case-…08 Feb 2022HANSARDParthenon MarblesThe noble Baroness makes an important point about two decisions that Parliament has taken in relation to items plundered under the Third Reich and human remains which are less…08 Feb 2022HANSARDUEFA Euro 2020 FinalAs I said, we are working with the police on the implications of the noble Baroness’s report. Work is also being undertaken by the Sports Grounds Safety Authority to gather…26 Jan 2022HANSARDRacism in English CricketOver the last four years, Sport England’s investment in the ECB has focused on equality and diversity, with a commitment to fund, for instance, its south Asian action plan and its…26 Jan 2022HANSARDRacism in English CricketI am very happy to extend my congratulations to Show Racism the Red Card. There are many organisations, individuals and role models who are doing sterling work in highlighting the…26 Jan 2022HANSARDRacism in English CricketThe noble Lord is right that we should point to the many happy examples of people who are getting it right and who are working very earnestly and very hard to make sure that…26 Jan 2022HANSARDUEFA Euro 2020 FinalMy Lords, I begin by putting on record again our appreciation of the sterling work of the noble Baroness, Lady Casey of Blackstock, on this review. The Government recognise the…26 Jan 2022HANSARDUEFA Euro 2020 FinalAs I said, the Government continue to engage closely with the English Football League and have urged pragmatism so that a resolution can be found and that they can continue to…26 Jan 2022HANSARDRacism in English CricketI agreed with Ebony Rainford-Brent who called Mr O’Farrell’s comments at the Select Committee “painful” and “outdated.” I am glad to see he has apologised for them, but I share…26 Jan 2022HANSARDRacism in English CricketI certainly agree with the noble Lord about the important role being played by the noble Lord, Lord Patel of Bradford. Just as in the previous Question about football, it is a…26 Jan 2022HANSARDRacism in English CricketMy Lords, the Government are clear that racism has no place in cricket, just as it has no place in any sport or in our society at large. We welcome the steps taken so far by the…26 Jan 2022HANSARDUEFA Euro 2020 FinalThe noble Baroness’s review clearly stated that many stewards showed huge bravery and courage that day. The action taken by them and by the police in difficult and unprecedented…26 Jan 2022HANSARDUEFA Euro 2020 FinalThe noble Lord is right and he makes an important point. The vast majority of people who enjoy playing and watching football do so peacefully and bring great enjoyment and health…26 Jan 2022HANSARDUEFA Euro 2020 FinalI am happy to echo what the noble Lord says about not only the speed but the thoroughness with which the noble Baroness undertook this work. The report’s recommendations are…26 Jan 2022HANSARDUEFA Euro 2020 FinalMy Lords, we acknowledge that the review shows that these events were foreseeable, but they were unprecedented. As in the previous exchange we had on this, it is important to…26 Jan 2022HANSARDUEFA Euro 2020 FinalThe noble Lord is right that the way in which football fans with disabilities, their friends and those accompanying them were tailgated and exploited by people intent on doing…26 Jan 2022HANSARDUEFA Euro 2020 FinalMy Lords, the noble Lord is right that some of the actions that we saw on 11 July were shameful. The report is clear that the responsibility for the reckless and criminal…26 Jan 2022HANSARDRacism in English CricketAs I said, we are watching the ECB closely and reserve the right to take further action if we think that is needed. But since November, the ECB has made some structural…26 Jan 2022