The UK's Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has launched a consultation on a proposal to prevent owners of significant works of art from selling them abroad if a UK buyer can match the price. A spokesman said: "The government is committed to protecting our cultural heritage by ensuring that it remains accessible in all its forms, including digital media. Michael Ellis, minister for arts, heritage and tourism, said: “Over the past 65 years our export bar system has saved hundreds of our most valuable cultural objects for the benefit of the nation. The consultation period closes on 23 February 2019.
The UK's Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has launched a consultation on a proposal to prevent owners of significant works of art from selling them abroad if a UK buyer can match the price. A spokesman said: "The government is committed to protecting our cultural heritage by ensuring that it remains accessible in all its forms, including digital media. The consultation period closes on 23 February 2019.