§ Mr. KeetchTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent discussions he has had with other Governments about the protection of war graves at sea; and if he will make a statement. [134470]
§ Dr. MoonieIn conjunction with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, my officials have been represented at UNESCO meetings to discuss the Draft Convention of the Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage. The issue of war graves has been discussed.
My officials have periodic informal contact with officials from Embassies in London to discuss the war graves issue. Record of such contacts are not kept.