HC Deb 03 July 1972 vol 840 c4W
29. Mr. Peter Archer

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the progress made by the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of the Seabed.

41. Mr. Loveridge

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a further statement on the progress made towards agreeing an international apportionment of the world's sea beds for their future development.

Mr. Anthony Royle

Progress has been slow. However, we hope a Law of the Sea Conference will be convened next year and will adopt, amongst other measures, a sea bed convention incorporating British ideas.