§ 20. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has any information about the seizure of the Hull trawler "Commander Evans" for alleged fishing in territorial waters and the imposition of a fine equivalent to £694, together with the confiscation of the catch and the fishing gear of the trawler, by the Court at Reykjavik on 4th April; and whether he will consider making some protest against this fine and punishment?
Mr. A. HENDERSONYes, Sir. I am aware of the arrest and conviction of this trawler, and I have requested His Majesty's Consul-General in Iceland to send me a full report on the case, together with a translation of the Court documents. In the absence of more detailed information, I cannot say whether there would be any justification for protesting against the sentence.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYWill my right hon. Friend be good enough to let me know when the report is received?
§ Rear-Admiral BEAMISHHave His Majesty's Government found in the past any justification for the Danish or Icelandic authorities' action in this matter?