§ Tim LoughtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how he plans to safeguard the archaeological integrity of HMS Sussex. [93176]
§ Dr. MoonieThe project has been developed on the basis of archaeological best practice in deep water condition. An Independent Monitoring Panel of archaeologists, with the participation of English Heritage, has been set up to review the Project Plan. The agreement with the contractor provides for official observers to be present during the whole exploration and recovery process at sea and to oversee the arrangements and standards of conservation work ashore.