Anna Gelderd

Anna Gelderd

Labour — South East Cornwall

Speaking in the House of Commons on 12 November 2026

Debate

Business of the House

Contribution

A historic American shipwreck off Tregonhawke beach in my constituency, the SS James Eagan Layne, has become a popular diving site and an important part of our local heritage. However, it continues to leak oil during severe storms, affecting a local surf school—a favourite of mine—and other maritime users. Temporary repairs have been carried out, but they have not provided a lasting solution. With responsibility for the wreck unclear, we risk being left in a cycle of pollution. Will the Leader of the House support me in working with the Department for Transport to establish responsibility, secure a permanent solution and explore whether our allies could contribute towards the cost? That would help to protect the seas and to safeguard local businesses and the local Ministry of Defence training facility without the UK taxpayer shouldering the full cost.

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