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Written question asked by Lord Beamish (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 February 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 March 2024 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Murrison (Conservative) on Monday, 4 March 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


HMS Prince of Wales: Salvage

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether artefacts salvaged illegally from HMS Prince of Wales and seized in Malaysia are to be accessioned by the National Museum of the Royal Navy.

Answer

Investigations into the illegal salvage of HMS Prince of Wales by the Malaysian authorities are still ongoing, we are unable to confirm the future preservation of the artefacts until investigations have concluded.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16073
Session
2023-24
Related items
HMS Prince of Wales: Salvage
Tuesday, 12 March 2024
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Malaysia Salvage National Museum of the Royal Navy HMS Prince of Wales (wreck)
Link
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