Written question asked by Lord Beamish (Labour) on Monday, 20 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 May 2024 (named day). It was answered by Anne-Marie Trevelyan (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 May 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Malaysia: Wrecks
- Question
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To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, whether the Malaysian authorities have requested assistance from his Department in their investigations into the illegal salvage of HMS Prince of Wales.
- Answer
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The Malaysian authorities are in the process of conducting a wide-ranging investigation into the illegal salvage of HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse. The Ministry of Defence and British High Commission are in close contact with Malaysian authorities and continue to push for a quick investigation as well as the release of the artefacts back into British hands.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 26969
- Session
- 2023-24
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Malaysia Salvage HMS Prince of Wales (wreck)
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- 2024-05-23 12:26:34 +0100
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