HC Deb 17 July 1972 vol 841 c23W
65. Mr. James Johnson

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement upon the recent talks with the Icelandic Government in Reykjavik regarding the proposed 50–mile fishing limits.

Mr. Anthony Royle

I have nothing to add to my right hon. Friend the Minister of State's reply to a Private Notice Question on this subject on 13th July.—[Vol. 840, c. 1850–54.]

68. Mr. James Johnson

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what considerations dictated the composition of the delegation to Iceland led by the Minister of State and why no advisers were included from the Ministry of Defence.

Mr. Anthony Royle

Apart from my noble Friend the Minister of State and my right hon. Friend the Minister of State for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, the delegation included officials from these two Departments, whose interest in the subject is clear. Representatives from the British Trawlers' Federation were also present as technical advisers. No officials from the Ministry of Defence were included, as no subjects falling within that Department's responsibility were discussed with the Icelandic Government.