HC Deb 02 April 1984 vol 57 cc424-5W
Mr. Freeson

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps he is taking to speed up and facilitate the conclusion of a European convention of the protection of the underwater cultural heritage.

Mr. Rifkind

A United Kingdom delegation attended the most recent meeting in March of the Council of Europe committee which is drafting this convention. We are working towards a solution as soon as possible of the few matters in the text which remain outstanding.