§ Lord Kennetasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether the European Commission has been monitoring the activities of Mr. Morningstar, the United States Secretary of State's Special Adviser on the Caspian region, who has been seeking to influence various governments concerning the legal status of the Caspian sea. [HL3517]
§ Baroness Symons of Vernham DeanWe understand that the European Commission is aware of Mr. Morningstar's activities and has had contacts with him in the form of exchanges of views and information.