HL Deb 18 April 1995 vol 563 c45WA
Lord Carter

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What percentage of the Irish Box lies in British waters and what percentage lies in Irish waters.

The Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Earl Howe)

It is estimated that 38 per cent. of the waters within the Irish Box are under the jurisdiction of the UK and 62 per cent. are under the jurisdiction of the Republic of Ireland.