Written question asked by Lord West of Spithead (Labour) on Monday, 3 April 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 April 2017. It was answered by Earl Howe (Conservative) on Friday, 7 April 2017 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
World War II: Wrecks
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Earl Howe on 27 March (HL6154), what appropriate action has been taken with regional governments and partners to prevent desecration of the wrecks of HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse.
- Answer
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Our Foreign and Commonwealth Office representatives continue to engage with the local and regional authorities to ensure that our position is made clear on the desecration of these sites and appropriate action is taken. We will provide support for any action against such activity when we are able to do so.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL6550
- Session
- 2016-17
- Related items
- Subjects
- Theft World War II War graves HMS Repulse HMS Prince of Wales (wreck)
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