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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Bridges (Crossbench). It was answered by Lord McIntosh of Haringey (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 March 2001.


McIntosh of Haringey, Lord

Question
Why the Royal Armouries, acting on the authority of the Receiver of Wreck, forcibly removed an historic cannon of 16th century Spanish ordnance from the premises of Suffolk Underwater Studies at Orford on 12 February before any agreement had been reached regarding the custody of the cannon.

Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
623 c841 
Session
2000-01
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Archaeology Museums and galleries Weapons Wrecks Royal Armouries Receiver of Wreck