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Written question asked by Lord Astor of Hever (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Drayson (Labour) on Monday, 14 November 2005.


Protection of Military Remains Act 1986

Question
What is the procedure for designating the wrecks of vessels as protected under the Protection of Military Remains Act 1986.
Answer

Candidate vessels for designation as protected places are identified as part of a rolling programme of assessment. The assessment is made against the criteria set out in the report of the 2001 Public Consultation on Military Maritime Graves and the Protection of Military Remains Act 1986 at      www.mod.uk/consultations/maritime-graves/index.htm. Once approval by Secretary of State is given, designation is effected by means of a statutory instrument.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2088; 675 c127WA
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Protection Wrecks Warships War graves
Legislation
Protection of Military Remains Act 1986
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk