HC Deb 21 January 1972 vol 829 c276W
Mr. Laurance Reed

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what progress has been made in negotiations with France over the delimitation of the sea floor around the Channel Islands.

Mr. Anthony Royle

Negotiations are continuing with the French Government over the delimitation of the continental shelf in the English Channel, including the Channel Islands area, and the Western Approaches. Some progress has been made, but the two Governments are not yet ready to sign an agreement.