Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 82561

Fishing Gear: Innovation

Tabled: 15 October 2025

Answered: 22 October 2025

Question

Jayne Kirkham

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department plans to take to support fishers to adopt innovative gear with proven selectivity benefits.

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle

As a member of the UK Gear forum, Defra will continue working with the fisheries administrations and industry to promote the commercial uptake of innovative fishing gear. Together, we are exploring opportunities to overcome barriers to the adoption of mor...

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