§ Lord Onslow of Wokingasked Her Majesty's Government:
How many of the 371 charted wrecks of HM ships in United Kingdom coastal waters are known or believed to contain human remains; and what steps are taken to protect such wrecks. [HL4102]
§ Baroness Symons of Vernham DeanOfficials are seeking to establish this information and a review of policy on wrecked military vessels is also being undertaken. I will write to the noble Lord when this work is complete, and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.
§ Lord Onslow of Wokingasked Her Majesty's Government:
How many wrecks of merchant ships co-opted into military service have been charted in United Kingdom waters; and how many of these are known or believed to contain human remains. [HL4103]
§ Baroness Symons of Vernham DeanThe information requested by the noble Lord is not held centrally and could only be provided at disproportionate cost.