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Written question asked by Robert Key (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 February 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 February 2006. It was answered by Stephen Ladyman (Labour) on Monday, 27 February 2006 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Historical Wrecks

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when the Government signed an international treaty to protect the wreck of the Titanic; and for how long that protection will stand.
Answer

The Government signed the Agreement Concerning the Shipwrecked Vessel RMS Titanic, on 5 November 2003. The Agreement will enter into force once two States have expressed their consent to be bound by it. The Agreement will then be in force in the UK until such a time as it is denounced.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
53458; 443 c150-1W;443 c150-1W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Wrecks RMS Titanic
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk