To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will consider appointing staff to ensure the protection and conservation of ancient monuments and works of art in territories where British troops are operating. [HL5219]

There are no plans to appoint specialist staff to protect ancient monuments and works of art in locations where British troops are operating. However, operations are always conducted with due regard to the obligations contained within the Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict of 1954.