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Written question asked by Lord Northbrook (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 May 2001. It was answered by Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 May 2001.


Symons of Vernham Dean, Baroness

Question
Whether warships lost at sea, either in conflict or under stress of weather, are government property; and whether those entering these sunken warships or removing items from them without government approval and the approval of the survivors association related to that ship are committing a criminal offence. [HL 1893].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 1893; 624 c352WA
Session
2000-01
Subjects
Wrecks Theft Warships Divers