§ 74. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he is aware that the overfishing by Russian, German, Dutch, Norwegian and other fishing fleets in British fishing grounds in the North Sea is injuriously affecting British fishing fleets and British fish consumers; what representations in protest he has made to these respective foreign Governments; and with what results.
§ Mr. MulleyI cannot accept the implication that these countries are abusing the common rights which all countries have to fish in international waters. Foreign vessels fishing within British fishery limits are, of course, subject to our jurisdiction.