Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 11:14 am on 14 June 2018.
Earl Howe
The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence, Deputy Leader of the House of Lords
11:14,
14 June 2018
My Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lord for that question, which is very much centre stage in the Government’s thinking. We need to prepare for two things in this context after we leave the European Union. One is amended legislation relating to our territorial waters and exclusive economic zone, so that we ensure that our security and prosperity interests are fully protected. The other is to make sure that we have sufficient platforms and assets to monitor that area of sea. I would be delighted to talk to the noble Lord outside this Chamber on the work that is intended in that area.