Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 8617
Fishing Catches
Tabled: 10 October 2024
Answered: 17 October 2024
Question
Edward Morello
Liberal Democrat — West Dorset
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department is taking steps to ensure that fishing catch limits are in line with scientific advice on that matter.
Answer
Daniel ZeichnerAs an independent coastal State the UK sets catch limits, primarily through negotiation with other coastal States. In line with our domestic and international obligations, including those of the Fisheries Act 2020 and Joint Fisheries Statement, our approa...
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