HC Deb 20 January 1983 vol 35 c220W
33. Mr. Foulkes

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps he has taken to protect the interests of United Kingdom fishermen in relation to unauthorised fishing in United Kingdom waters by boats from foreign countries.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

The master, the owner or the charterer of any foreign vessel found carrying out unauthorised fishing in British fishery limits will be prosecuted.