Written question asked by Ann Keen (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 December 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 December 2001. It was answered by Patricia Hewitt (Labour) on Thursday, 13 December 2001 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if she will make a statement on the Government's response on 24th February to the recommendations contained in the Report of the Near Earth Object Task Force. - Inc fact that copies will be put with the report and the Government response which were placed in the Library (Dep 02/106). A copy of this response and press release will also be found at www.nearearthobjects.co.uk.

Answer: Ann Keen: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if she will make a statement on the Government's response on 24 February to the recommendations contained in the report of the Near Earth Object Task Force. [23492] Ms Hewitt: An updated response is nearing completion and will be published shortly. Copies will be put with the report and the Government response which were placed in the Libraries of both Houses. A copy of this response and press release will also be found at www.nearearthobjects.co.uk

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