§ Lord Kennetasked Her Majesty's Government:
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. [HL2336]
§ Baroness Symons of Vernham DeanThe responsibility for controlling platforms on the high seas lies initially with the flag state. In the absence of evidence that flag states and other states legitimately involved are failing in their responsibilities in this respect, it would seem premature to raise the issue.