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Living Heritage Inventory Consultation Response

22 April 2025

Proposing MP
Chris Bryant Lab
Rhondda and Ogmore
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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At a Glance

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.
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