HL Deb 13 October 1981 vol 424 c368WA
Lord Kennet

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What extent to the territorial sea of each of its members does NATO recognise, and whether the USA recognises, within the NATO area, territorial sea limits greater than three miles.

Lord Carrington

As an organisation, NATO does not take a position on the territorial sea limits of its members. It is understood that the United States does not in general recognise territorial seas extending beyond three nautical miles.