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 Democrat — Lewes
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 EagleEU 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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