HL Deb 15 October 1981 vol 424 c551WA
Lord Kennet

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether, in view of delays in concluding the UNCLOS III Convention, they still consider (as their predecessor did when adopting 200 nautical mile fishery limits) that the texts as agreed so far can be considered customary law.

Lord Carrington

Various provisions of the draft convention reflect customary law but the draft as such does not establish it. State practice, as in the matter of 200 mile fishery zones, is also important.