HC Deb 24 July 1980 vol 989 cc316-7W
Mr. Adley

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will make representations to the French Government with a view to their rescinding their proposal that, from December next, all British yachts wishing to navigate in French territorial waters will be required to be British registered ships pursuant to the Merchant Shipping Act 1894, including such yachts entering France by road trailer; and if he will make a statement on the discussions on this subject he has had to date.

Mr. Tebbit

We are currently seeking clarification from the French authorities of their detailed intentions.