Written question asked by Lord Kennet (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 September 1998. It was answered by Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean (Labour) on Thursday, 3 September 1998.

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Symons of Vernham Dean, Baroness

Question

Whether they consider, in the light of the increasing uses being made for political, social, economic and military purposes of space, it may now be desirable to set up an internationally agreed framework to develop and enforce international law in space.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

593 c41WA

Session

1997-98

Subjects

Treaties Spaceflight