HC Deb 17 March 1947 vol 435 c10W
50. Mr. Younger

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether any governments, in addition to the Government of Sweden and His Majesty's Government, have now ratified the Convention signed at the International Overfishing Conference in April, 1946; and whether he proposes to take any further action to bring this Convention into force.

Mr. T. Williams

The Government of Poland have also ratified the Convention signed at the International Overfishing Conference in April, 1946. His Majesty's Government have repeatedly drawn the attention of the Governments concerned to the desirability of early ratification, and will go on doing so. Assurances have been given by several Governments that the necessary steps are being taken.

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