asked Her Majesty's Government:Which organisations they consulted regarding the establishment of the Spoliation Advisory Panel with regard both to its remit and to its composition. [HL1356]

Consultation on the membership of the panel is taking place in accordance with government appointments procedures. The views of a range of organisations are being taken into account both on membership and on preparation of the draft Terms of Reference. To date, these include:

• DCMS Public Appointments Unit
• Northern Ireland Office
• The Scottish Executive
• The Welsh Office
• H M Treasury
• The Foreign and Commonwealth Office
• The Lord Chancellor's Department
• The Board of Deputies of British Jews
• The Holocaust Educational Trust
• The Institute for Jewish Policy Research
• The Commission on Looted Art in Europe
• The Museums and Galleries Commission
• The National Museums Directors' Conference (NMDC)
• The NMDC Spoliation Advisory Committee
• The Enemy Property Compensation Advisory Panel

The draft terms of reference were published on 17 February, with a general invitation to all interested parties to comment within one month.