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Wrecks: Protection

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has considered using the Armed Forces Bill to clarify the legal status of maritime wrecks connected to the United Kingdom’s war effort which are not currently afforded protection comparable to milit

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Department for Transport
Tabled
20 May 2026
Target answer date
1 Jun 2026
Answer
2 Jun 2026 · 13 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 20 May 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has considered using the Armed Forces Bill to clarify the legal status of maritime wrecks connected to the United Kingdom’s war effort which are not currently afforded protection comparable to milit

  2. 1 Jun 2026

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  3. 2 Jun 2026

    Answer published

    The sinking of merchant vessels during the world wars, represents a tragic loss of life that we must all strive to remember and reflect upon. It is right that we honour and recognise this sacrifice and strive to ensure the grave sites of those who have be...

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