§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Lord Privy Seal what was the purpose and result of the official meeting with delegates from Scandinavian Governments which he held at Lancaster House recently
§ Mr. HeathThe only meeting which answers the hon. and learned Gentleman's description is that concerning the Faroese Fisheries held with delegates of the Danish and Faroese Governments on 18th and 19th February.
These meetings were adjourned in order that both Governments might give further consideration to the points of view put forward in discussion.
On 5th April the Danish Government informed us that they would announce on 8th April that a 12-mile fishery limit at the Faroe Islands would take effect as regards British vessels in March, 1964. In a reply dated 9th April Her Majesty's Government expressed their surprise and deep regret at the Danish proposal and fully reserved their position.