Reference News Network August 14 report - According to AFP, on August 13, the UK Foreign Office stated that the UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy had proactively apologized to the Environment Agency for fishing without a permit in the UK with US Vice President Vance.
The report said that this fishing activity took place on August 8 at the "Chifley" villa in Kent (southeast of London), which is the official residence of the UK Foreign Secretary.
"The Foreign Secretary has written to the Environment Agency to explain that during the diplomatic activities held at the 'Chifley' villa last week, there was an administrative oversight that led to fishing in a private lake without the necessary permit," said a spokesperson from the Foreign Office.
He also pointed out that Lammy obtained the necessary permit after finishing the fishing. The foreign secretary had told the media on August 8 that he did not catch any fish during this fishing activity.
In England and Wales, according to the current regulations of the Environment Agency, individuals aged 13 and above must hold a fishing license to fish in freshwater areas, especially for carp.
After spending a weekend at the "Chifley" villa, Vance continued his vacation in southeastern England, where local residents organized a "Not Welcome" rally to protest his visit and the disturbance it caused to the residents. (Translated by Lin Xiaoxuan)
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