Written question asked by Bob Blackman (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 June 2026. It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
SS Tilawa
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 20 May 2026 to Question 1670 on SS Tilawa, if she will make a designation to protect the wreck of the SS Tilawa.
- Answer
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Under the Protection of Wrecks Act 1973, the Secretary of State for Transport may make designations prohibiting unauthorised access to a wreck provided it lies within the UK Exclusive Economic Zone. No similar powers are available for wrecks, such as the SS Tilawa, which lie in international waters.
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- Written question
- Reference
- 3746
- Session
- 2026-27
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- Subjects
- Conservation Cultural heritage Wrecks SS Tilawa
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