Written question asked by Tam Dalyell (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 June 1996. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Tuesday, 4 June 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Ministry of Defence
- Question
- What estimate he has made of the implication for the environment of the Falkland Islands of the grave of HMS `Sheffield'.
- Answer
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Mr. Dalyell: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what estimate he has made of the implication for the environment of the Falkland islands of the grave of HMS Sheffield.[29925] Mr. Soames: HMS Sheffield sank in deep water, some 350 miles to the east of the Falkland islands. We are confident that there is no risk to the environment of the Falklands.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 29925; 278 c341W
- Session
- 1995-96
- Subjects
- Environment protection Falkland Islands Wrecks HMS Sheffield (wreck)
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