Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 127613
White Fish: Fishing Catches
Tabled: 15 April 2026
Answered: 22 April 2026
Question
Steve Darling
Liberal Democrat — Torbay
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans she has to provide financial compensation to the recreational charter boat sector following the implementation of the three-fish recreational pollack bag limit.
Answer
Dame Angela EagleThe latest scientific advice from ICES indicates pollack remains vulnerable and recreational fishing accounts for a significant share of total removals. It is therefore important, and fair, that all fishers play their part in transitioning towards a susta...
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