§ Mr. Donald Stewartasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth 222W Affairs what discussions he has had with the Icelandic Government following their announced intention to move to a 200-mile fishing limit; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EnnalsThe present Icelandic Government announced on its formation in August 1974 its intention to extend the fisheries limit to 200 miles during 1975. There have been a number of contacts with Icelandic Ministers since then. We have left the Icelandic Government in no doubt of our wish to enter into a further agreement after our present interim agreement expires in November 1975.