§ 37. Sir John Biggs-Davisonasked the Attorney-General whether, having regard to the opinion of the Attorney-General of the Republic of Ireland regarding the territorial waters in Lough Foyle, he will set out Her Majesty's Government's policies on the sovereignty over these waters.
§ The Attorney-GeneralThe Government's position is that Lough Foyle falls within the United Kingdom. The Government of the Republic of Ireland dispute our claim.
§ Sir John Biggs-DavisonIs it not essential to maintain British sovereignty over Lough Foyle? Since it is disputed by another power, will the Government heed the suggestion of the hon. Member for Londonderry (Mr. Ross) that the port's pilot station be moved from Moville in the Republic to Port Magilligan in the United Kingdom, because its present location creates more doubt and further endangers shipping—two British ships having been sunk?
§ The Attorney-GeneralThe moving of the pilot station must be a matter for Departments other than mine, and for the Londonderry Harbour Commission.
§ The Attorney-GeneralIt is maintained by the United Kingdom Government that the present position is in accordance with international law, and so far as I know that remains so.