HC Deb 31 January 1986 vol 90 cc649-50W
Mr. Hancock

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received on the wreck of the Invincible off Southsea.

Mr. Tracey

My right hon. Friend has received a request from Invincible Conservations (1744–1758) Limited to call in planning applications by the Southern water authority for works in connection with a proposed long sea sewage outfall. The trust considers that the discharge from the outfall will harm the wreck and interfere with the work of divers.

My right hon. Friend has been advised by his right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Transport that the advisory committee on protected wrecks is concerned that the wreck of the Invincible may be at risk.

Mr. Hancock

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what applications have been made to him by the Invincible Conservation Trust in connection with its work on the wreck; what response he has made; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Tracey

Invincible Conservations (1744–1758) Limited have requested my right hon. Friend to call in Southern water authority's applications to Portsmouth city council for the construction of a jetty and the temporary use of land in connection with a proposed long sea sewage outfall.

My right hon. Friend decided not to call in these applications but he will take account of the trust's representations if and when he is required to consider an application by the Southern water authority for consent to discharge.