§ Mr. AustinTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he has had with the Argentine Government regarding access by the Stanley-registered schooner Golden Fleece to the port of Ushuaia; and if he will make a statement. [106077]
§ Mr. BattleWe are aware of the paper which the owner of the Golden Fleece recently received from the port authorities in Ushuaia about entry by his vessel to Argentine ports. We have taken this incident up with the Argentine Government in Buenos Aires. I understand that these discussions are progressing satisfactorily. I hope that the matter can be resolved in a way that will not result in a recurrence of this type of incident. I shall write to my hon. Friend to update him on the outcome of our representations.