Written question asked by Lord West of Spithead (Labour) on Monday, 13 October 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 October 2025. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Monday, 27 October 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
HMS Prince of Wales: National Memorial Arboretum
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking, if any, to facilitate the return of the anchor of the battleship HMS Prince of Wales to the United Kingdom to be placed in the National Memorial Arboretum.
- Answer
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The Ministry of Defence are currently exploring various options regarding the anchor from HMS Prince of Wales, but no final decisions have yet been made. The Malaysian authorities continue to have primacy over the investigation into the illegal salvage of the ship.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL10962
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- National Memorial Arboretum HMS Prince of Wales (wreck)
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- 2025-10-27 15:58:05 +0000
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