Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 111352

Fisheries: Small Businesses

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 her Department is taking to support small fishing fleets.

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle
Defra works closely with all parts of the fishing industry, including the small‑scale fleet, to support a vibrant, profitable and sustainable sector. This includes securing fishing opportunities for them in annual negotiations and developing fisheries man...

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