HC Deb 15 July 1929 vol 230 cc11-2
13. Mr. WOMERSLEY

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he is aware that Skipper Warrender, of the Grimsby trawler "St. Malo," was recently fined 12,000 kroner for alleged breach of the Icelandic fishery laws; that an appeal has been lodged against this decision of the Icelandic court at Reykjavick; will be instruct His Majesty's Consul at Reykjavick to render all assistance possible to Skipper Warrender; and will be obtain a report of the court proceedings?

Mr. A. HENDERSON

Yes, Sir. I have received a report to this effect, and am sending the necessary instructions to His Majesty's Consul-General at Reykjavik.

Mr. WOMERSLEY

Will the right hon. Gentleman allow me to see the report when he receives it?

Mr. HENDERSON

If the hon. Member will see me, I will consider how far that is possible.