HC Deb 12 May 1927 vol 206 cc576-7
45. Mr. WOMERSLEY

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will have inquiries made into the circumstances of the arrest of the Grimsby trawler "Moravia" at Westmann Islands, Iceland, and of the inflicting of a fine by the Icelandic authorities of 12,500 kroner, in addition to costs, and the confiscation of her catch and gear?

Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSON

Yes, Sir. A report has been called for from His Majesty's Consul at Reykjavik.

Mr. WOMERSLEY

Will my hon. Friend allow me to see that report when he reeives it?

Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSON

I shall be very happy to get into communication with my hon. Friend.

Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHY

Has anything resulted from the exchange of views with the Danish Government on the grievances of our fishermen in Iceland last year, which was intended to prevent this kind of thing?

Mr. SPEAKER

That is a question which should be put on the Paper.

Mr. MACQUISTEN

Will the hon. Gentleman pass on the information in regard to this Grimsby trawler to the Secretary of State for Scotland, so that there may be the same treatment in cases of illegal trawling in Scottish waters?

Mr. WOMERSLEY

Is my hon. Friend aware that the Scottish Fishery Board can look after themselves?

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