§ 66. Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Minister of Defence whether he will make a statement on the effect on British maritime strategy of the marine facilities granted to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics by Mauritius.
§ Lord BalnielI assume that my hon. Friend is referring to the recent Fisheries Agreement. We have not yet received the text of this, though it is expected very shortly. Meanwhile I cannot comment on the implications, if any, for our maritime and defence interests.