HC Deb 24 June 1963 vol 679 c112W
Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the Lord Privy Seal if the inquiry instituted by the Icelandic authorities into the taking by them in the North Sea and the escorting by them into the port of Reykjavik of the Aberdeen trawler "Milwood" has yet been completed; what decision was reached; and whether the trawler has yet been restored to her owners in Aberdeen.

Mr. Heath

The inquiry has not yet been completed. The owners of the trawler have appealed to the Icelandic Supreme Court against the decision by the Reykjavik Court to hold the "Milwood" in Iceland pending the completion of the inquiry. The hearing before the Supreme Court took place on 19th June. The court's ruling is expected some time this week.