§ Lord Kennetasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether the peaceful uses to which ESA's activities are restricted are all those which are permitted under the space treaty of 1967.
§ The Minister of State, Department of Trade and Industry (Lord Fraser of Carmyllie)While all activities carried out under the convention of the European Space Agency are consistent with the 1967 treaty on principles governing the activities of states in the exploration and use of outer space, including the moon and other celestial bodies, the treaty itself does not define those activities which are permitted.