HC Deb 03 August 1971 vol 822 cc258-9W
42. Mr. Wall

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will consult the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs as to the action to be taken to protect the British fishing industry against the Icelandic threat to extend its fisheries limits to 50 miles.

Mr. Prior

My Department will continue to maintain continuous contact with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to safeguard the interests of our fishing industry in the waters off Iceland.