Arrested by France the British ship is in the port of Le Havre and has been detained for catching more than two tonnes of scallops in French waters without a license.
Paris has warned London that it will not allow British vessels to land their catches in French ports from Tuesday, accusing Britain of failing to issue licenses for dozens of French vessels to fish in British waters after the breeze. London rejects the accusations and warns that a response could be taken.
“We believe that the statements they have made are completely disproportionate, and that would be completely unfounded. The truth is that we have now issued licenses to 1,700 European Union ships, about 750 of which are French ships, ”said George Justis, the British Minister for the Environment.
The British government has said it has summoned the French ambassador to the talks, who must explain the “disappointing and disproportionate threat” to Britain.
Paris demands London issue more licenses to French fishermen. If France intensifies customs controls, it could have a significant impact on British fishermen.
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