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Report Of the UK Near Earth Objects Task Force
The United Kingdom government study by a Near Earth Objects Task Force (September 18, 2000) recommends that action be taken to deal with the potential risk posed by collision of the Earth with NEOs. Following is a summary; full text can be found at http://www.nearearthobjects.co.uk

UK Government Response to NEO Task Force
United Kingdom Government response to the Report of the Task Force on Potentially Hazardous Near Earth Objects, February 24, 2001.

NEO Debate in the House of Lords
Debate in the United Kingdom House of Lords concerning the potential risk of NEO impacts, March 8, 2001, commenting on the Task Force study and the Government response.