Mr. John D. TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs on which dates during March United Kingdom fishing vessels were stopped in British waters and searched by Irish patrol boats; and what representations he has made to the Irish Government about this matter. [37558]
§ Mr. Robin CookUK fishing vessels were stopped by the Irish naval vessel, the LE Emer on 18 March in UK fisheries limits. We have raised the matter with the Irish authorities who regret that boarding took place inside UK fisheries limits.