HL Deb 06 November 1986 vol 481 c1247WA
Lord Kennet

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is their opinion of Chile's decision to extend its sovereignty over the continental shelf around Easter Island and the islands of Sala y Gomez.

Baroness Young

As stated in response to the noble Lord's Question of 10th July on this subject, the United Kingdom has not yet taken a view on the Chilean claim to a 350 nautical mile continental shelf around Easter Island and the islands of Sala y Gomez. Consideration of the complex legal and technical issues involved is continuing.