§ Lord Molloyasked Her Majesty's Government:
What representations they will make to the United Nations regarding Chile's claim to 21 million square kilometres of the Pacific Ocean to establish a "Mar Presencial"; and whether they know if any other European maritime nations have been informed of Chile's claim.
§ Baroness Chalker of WallaseyWe have no plans at present to make any representations to the United Nations. Together with our EC partners, we have already made known to the Government of Chile our concern over the concept of the Mar Presencial, and received a reassuring response.