London wants to speak with France's ambassador to the UK about an ongoing row over post-Brexit fishing licences.
Paris has threatened to retaliate next week after some French fishermen were denied permits to operate in UK waters.
France says around half of the requested licences have not been received. It accuses London of not respecting the Brexit deal.
The post-Brexit agreement with the European Union said fishermen could continue to fish in British waters if they obtained a licence and proved that they previously were fishing there.
Earlier this week, France's government spokesman Gabriel Attal said that from November 2 there would be increased customs checks on goods coming across the Channel, including a ban on unloading seafood at ports
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