Institution data
| Institution field | Value |
|---|---|
Document reference | BG_ARM_7_1_1 (23) |
Date | 28.02.2000 |
Description | Fax from Prince Edun Akenzua to BG regarding evidence to the DCMS Committee: ‘I was glad to know that the Culture, Media and Sports Committee of the House of Commons shows interest in the return of cultural property taken from their owners and now calls for evidence to aid its inquiry. We would naturally like to take advantage of this golden opportunity and make representation’. |
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