Foreign Secretary in Britain Faces Financial Penalty for Angling with Vance
In the heart of England, an unexpected event unfolded during Vice President Joe Biden's family holiday in the UK. The Vice President spent the initial days of his visit at the country residence of David Lamming, the head of the British Foreign Office, south of London.
During their leisure time, Biden and Lamming decided to go fishing. However, an unfortunate incident occurred when it was discovered that David Lamming did not have the required freshwater fishing license. According to reports, residents aged 13 and above in England and Wales are obligated to have such a license, and the cost of a license for catching trout and freshwater fish ranges from £7.30 for one day to £36.80 for a year.
The BBC reached out to inquire about a potential fine for David Lamming, but no response was received. Similarly, the Environmental Agency, the body responsible for enforcing fishing regulations, did not respond to the question regarding a possible fine for the Foreign Office head.
Despite the incident, the fishing equipment used was not seized, and the fish caught during the incident were later released back into the lake. The Environmental Agency has since considered the matter resolved.
In a separate development, Vice President Biden apologised for causing queues due to his visit to Disneyland. However, no further action was specified regarding this apology.
The rest of Biden's UK holiday itinerary remains undisclosed. What is known is that while at Lamming's residence, the two leaders discussed international affairs, including the situation in Gaza.
It is important to note that non-compliance with the fishing license requirement in the UK may result in a fine. As for David Lamming, no specific details or updates regarding a potential fine have been reported publicly.
This article is sourced from rbc.group.
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