Written question asked by Lord Kennet (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 June 1999. It was answered by Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean (Labour) on Thursday, 10 June 1999.

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Symons of Vernham Dean, Baroness

Question

Whether they will initiate consideration in the appropriate international fora of rules to govern the launching of satellites from platforms on the high seas so as to include environmental assessments. [HL 2336].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 2336; 601 c172WA

Session

1998-99

Subjects

Environmental impact assessment Seas and oceans Satellites Space technology Space law