§ Lord KennetAsked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether their claimed 12 nautical mile territorial sea round Rockall is recognised as such by (a) the United States, (b) the other adjacent states, and (c) the European Community; and whether the claim is in accordance with UNCLOS provisions.
§ The Minister of State for Defence Procurement (Lord Trefgarne)The 12 nautical mile territorial sea around Rockall is consistent with the terms of the UN Law of the Sea Convention and with the rules of customary international law. We have no reason to believe that this position is not recognised by the international community in general, although it is not recognised by the Republic of Ireland.