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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 8 September 2026

Debate

Armed Forces Bill

Contribution

The third thing is with regard to artefacts. A complete prohibition on removing anything will undermine the current system of reporting finds to the Receiver of Wreck and will probably not stop removals, as this cannot be policed. It is better that fixtures are left intact but that loose items can be recovered rather than being lost to the currents and sea.

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