§ Lord Kennetasked 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 YoungAs 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.