Written Question·Northern Ireland Office·UIN 900200

Nephrops: Northern Ireland

Tabled: 21 May 2026
Answered: 3 June 2026
Named Day

Question

Alison Hume

LabourScarborough and Whitby

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on the potential merits of introducing bespoke fishing visas for seasonal scampi fishers in Northern Ireland.

Answer

Hilary Benn
The Government is committed to the long-term prosperity and sustainability of UK fishing, and the Northern Ireland fishing industry is a vital part of this. Earlier this year I visited Kilkeel with Minister Andrew Muir, where I discussed with representati...

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