§ 79. Mr. Wallasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs when he will be appointing the leader of the British delegation to the Conference on the Law of the Sea; and what consultations are now being made with other maritime nations.
§ Mr. R. AllanWe are aware of the need to appoint the leader for this Conference in good time, but my right hon. and learned Friend is not in a position to make a statement about this at present.
We have had, and are continuing to have, very extensive consultations with other maritime countries. These are confidential.