House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Living Heritage Inventory Consultation Response
22 April 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Proposed by Chris Bryant Lab Rhondda and Ogmore
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At a glance
Key points
- UK government responds to consultation on inventories of living heritage following UNESCO Convention ratification
- Government to initiate discussions across the UK to gather submissions for inventories of living heritage
- Full guidance and information on submissions to be released later in 2025
Issue summary
The statement discusses the UK government's response to a consultation on inventories of living heritage, following the ratification of the 2003 UNESCO Convention for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage.
Action requested
The Government will initiate discussions across the UK to gather submissions for inventories of living heritage, with full guidance and information set to be released later this year. The aim is to engage and include communities in recognizing and celebrating their unique cultural heritage.
Key facts
- The government published a response to the consultation on inventories of living heritage following the ratification of the 2003 UNESCO Convention last year.
- DCMS will work closely with Devolved Governments to create inventories for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
- Later this year, DCMS will open a call for submissions to these inventories with full guidance.