§ 90. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he is aware of the loss and damage caused to British trade, industry and consumers by the long continued disputes about fisheries with Iceland and other foreign 131W countries; and if he will now take steps to invite a conference between authoritative representatives of the various countries involved for the purpose of defining and if possible solving the problems outstanding.
§ Mr. TurtonHer Majesty's Government are fully aware of the unfortunate consequences of the fishery dispute with Iceland; they are doing everything in their power to bring about a solution. I am not aware of a fishery dispute with any other country. Negotiations are proceeding with the Soviet Government with regard to the fisheries in the Barents Sea.
As regards the second part of the Question, the General Assembly of the United Nations is expected to consider the draft articles on high seas fisheries, prepared by the International Law Commission, at its Session next year.
§ 96. Lady Tweedsmuirasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what suggestions were put forward for the settlement of the Icelandic dispute for consideration by Her Majesty's Government by the Organisation for European Economic Co-operation.
§ Mr. TurtonThese proposals are still confidential.