Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 115918

Fishing Catches

Tabled: 25 February 2026
Answered: 4 March 2026

Question

Dr Roz Savage

Liberal DemocratSouth Cotswolds

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of overfishing on costs to the fishing industry.

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle
The Government is committed to maintaining or restoring our stocks to sustainable levels and supporting the long-term viability of the UK fishing industry. This aligns with our domestic and international obligations, including those of the Fisheries Act 2...

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