David Drew
Labour, Stroud
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport whether he has powers to invoke legal measures to protect historic sea or river vessels where a registered owner does not demonstrate a duty of care.
Margaret Hodge
Minister of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) (Culture, Creative Industries and Tourism)
holding answer
The Secretary of State has no such powers in relation to historic sea or river vessels except where they are permanent land-based listed structures. Such vessels may be designated as listed buildings or scheduled ancient monuments if they meet relevant criteria.
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