§ 43. Major Wallasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is now in a position to make a statement regarding the inquiry by the Organisation for European Economic Co-operation into the Icelandic fishing dispute.
§ Lord John HopeNo, Sir. Since these confidential discussions are continuing, I regret that I cannot yet make any statement.
§ Major WallHow long is this inquiry to last?
§ Lord John HopeI think it will not last very much longer.
§ Mr. Hector HughesIs not the present state of affairs inflicting great loss on the British fishing industry, and will the Minister use his utmost endeavours to resolve 1168 the outstanding problems at the earliest possible moment?
§ Lord John HopeI can assure the hon. and learned Gentleman that no time at all is being wasted; but the matter is very difficult.