The Culture, Media and Sport committee – appointed by the House of Commons to examine to expenditure, administration and policy of the DCMS – has launched a public consultation to look into the effectiveness of the DCMS and the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA).

The Caring for our Collections enquiry will be looking at funding – with particular reference to the adequacy of the budget for museums, galleries and archives – as well as acquisitions and disposal policies, with particular reference to due diligence obligations on acquisitions and legal restrictions on disposals.

Written submissions are invited from any interested individual or organisation until 28 September this year. Details: www.parliament.uk