HC Deb 28 April 1986 vol 96 cc290-1W
Mr. David Atkinson

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he expects to respond to the request by the Falklands legislature for the declaration of a 200-mile fishing zone.

Mr. Eggar

During her visit to the Falkland Islands from 23 to 28 February my right hon. and noble Friend the Minister of State explained to councillors and others our view that the most effective way of controlling the south-west Atlantic fishery and conserving fish stocks is to work for a multilaterally-based conservation and management regime under FAO auspices.

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