§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 20 December, Official Report, column 364, what form the contacts with Argentina are taking regarding the question of fisheries in the south-west Atlantic; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RentonThe United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation is taking the lead, in consultation with all the584W Governments concerned, in undertaking a technical assessment of fisheries in the south-west Atlantic. Our own communications with the Argentine Government are conducted through the protecting powers and are confidential.