§ 76. Mr. GROTRIANasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he can give any information as to the three Hull steam trawlers, the "Stoneferry," "Sculcoates," and "Sea Monarch," reported to have been captured recently whilst fishing within territorial waters off the coast of Iceland?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Mr. G. Locker-Lampson)I have received information to the effect that these three trawlers were arrested on the 11th instant in the neighbourhood of Siglefjord on the north coast of Iceland. I have instructed the British Consul at Reykjavik to furnish a full report.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYIs the Under-Secretary aware that these three trawlers have been fined the equivalent of £650 and that their gear and tackle have been confiscated? Will he inquire into this question?
§ Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSONWe have not yet received any official report in regard to this matter, and I am waiting for that report. Perhaps the hon. and gallant Member will put down another to be initiated by the Liberal party.