§ 62. Mr. Leadbitterasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the Icelandic shelling of the British trawler "Everton" on 26th May 1973.
§ Mr. Anthony RoyleWhilst fishing on the high seas some 30 miles off the north coast of Iceland the British trawler "Everton" was repeatedly fired upon by the Icelandic coastguard vessel "Aegir", and was hit by nine solid shots, which caused severe damage. The "Everton" was fishing alone and too far away for the nearest Royal Naval vessel to be able to assist her when she was attacked.