HC Deb 03 May 1973 vol 855 cc333-4W
Mr. James Johnson

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will give details of the arrangements that are being made for the Anglo-Icelandic fisheries talks due to begin in Reykjavik upon Thursday 3rd May.

Mr. Anthony Royle

The ministerial talks are taking place in Reykjavik today and tomorrow. The British delegation is led by my noble Friend the Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs. She is accompanied by my hon. Friend the Minister of State for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, and senior officials of their Departments, together with advisers representing the various sections of the British fishing industry. The delegation is due to return on 5th May.