HC Deb 01 July 1931 vol 254 cc1254-5
9. Mr. DUNCAN MILLAR

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs from which of the Powers signatories to the International Convention for the purpose of regulating the police of the fisheries in the North Sea outside territorial waters, signed in 1882, representations have been received as to the need for the reconsideration and revision of the articles of the convention?

Mr. DALTON

A Note has been received from the Netherlands Minister inquiring whether His Majesty's Government would be prepared to participate in an international conference with a view to a revision of the Convention. His Majesty's Government are at present considering their reply.

Mr. MILLAR

Will the hon. Member take an opportunity of communicating with the other Powers signatories to the Convention, so that the matter may be discussed among all those interested in the North Sea fisheries?

Major McKENZIE WOOD

And with Norway too?