Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 82560
Fishing Gear: Innovation
Tabled: 15 October 2025
Answered: 22 October 2025
Question
Jayne Kirkham
Labour (Co-op) — Truro and Falmouth
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions her Department has had with devolved fisheries administrations on a coordinated approach to supporting the commercial uptake of innovative fishing gear.
Answer
Dame Angela EagleDefra is engaging with the devolved fisheries administrations through the UK Gear Forum to identify opportunities for joint action, including potential funding routes.