HL Deb 20 December 1976 vol 378 cc1173-4WA
Lord TREFGARNE

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many square miles of sea are presently enclosed within the 12 mile limit and how many square miles will be enclosed within the new 200 mile limit.

Lord STRABOLGI

The areas total about 30,000 and 275,000 nautical square miles respectively. The extended fishery limits will include substantial areas which do not attract any fishing.