§ Mr. Laurance Reedasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has had from the Turks and Caicos Islands about their fishing rights outside the 12-mile limit; and what reply was sent.
§ Mr. AmeryIn October 1971 the Administrator of the Turks and Caicos Islands made inquiries about the possibility of extending fishing rights in certain areas outside the 12-mile limit. He was informed that an extension of limits beyond 12 miles would be contrary to international law. The matter was not pursued.