Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 111349

Fisheries: EU Countries

Tabled: 5 February 2026
Answered: 10 February 2026

Question

James MacCleary

Liberal DemocratLewes

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to ensure European fishing boats comply with the UK-EU fishing deal, particularly within the UK 12-mile limit.

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle
EU vessels operating in UK waters are required to comply with the same rules as UK vessels. EU vessels have no access to the 0–6-mile zone and limited access to the 6–12-mile zone. Fishing vessel movements within English waters are monitored by the Marine...

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