§ Lord Kennetasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they have inquired of the United States what was it meaning when it warned North Korea of very serious consequences if it test fired or exported a rocket similar to: he one that it launched last summer, purportedly as a "small satellite"; whether international law envisages warnings of this kind in relation to activities which are not forbidden; and, if so, in what circumstances. [HL2137]
§ Baroness Symons of Vernham DeanWe cannot comment on the policies of the United States Government in their dealings with the Government of North Korea.
We and our allies continue to discourage the development of ballistic missile related technology as such activity is not in the interests of regional or international security.