Written question asked by Michael Shersby (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 March 1990. It was answered by Timothy Sainsbury (Conservative) on Tuesday, 27 March 1990 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

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Written question

Question

What info is there concerning threat to wildlife on South Georgia especially penguins & seals resulting from depletion of stocks of krill & ice fish following intensive fishing by Soviet & East European fishing fleets & to extend present 12 mile limit to 200 miles.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

170 c134-5W

Session

1989-90

Subjects

Conservation Fisheries Fishing limits Fish Protection Nature conservation USSR South Georgia Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources