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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Fisheries

Wednesday 12 February 2020 · 3 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The UK automatically took control of its waters at the end of 2020, presenting new opportunities for the fishing industry in Scotland and the UK.
  • The UK Government aims to set its own fishing quotas and control who can fish in UK waters, no longer bound by the EU's common fisheries policy.
  • Discussions are ongoing regarding an agreement on access to waters as part of an EU trade deal, though the UK prioritizes its vision for an independent fishing industry.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Andrew Bridgen Con
Scotland Business & Trade Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Context

The MP is asking about specific steps the government is taking to support the Scottish fishing industry, which has been impacted by changes in governance and regulations.

Question

What steps he is taking to support the Scottish fishing sector. The end of 2020 brought significant changes with control over waters being taken back, presenting a new opportunity for the fishing industry across Scotland and the UK.

Answer from Douglas Ross

At the end of 2020, we automatically took control of our waters, opening up opportunities for fishing industry in Scotland and across the UK. This Government will work tirelessly with fishermen and coastal communities to support them.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The answer did not provide specific steps or commitments regarding supporting Scottish fishing sector, focusing instead on general intentions.

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Q2 Andrew Bridgen Con
Brexit Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Context

The MP is following up with a question about the UK's control of fishing quotas and who can fish in its waters, post-Brexit.

Question

Can my hon. Friend confirm that by becoming an independent coastal state once again we will be able to deliver a better deal for fishermen across the United Kingdom and that ultimately we will control who fishes in our waters?

Answer from Douglas Ross

We will no longer be bound by the EU's outdated method for sharing fishing opportunities. We will set our own fishing quotas based on science and decide who can fish in our waters, reflecting a positive vision for our fishing industry.

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Q3 Steven Bonnar
Brexit Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Context

The MP is inquiring about the UK Government's intention to agree a mechanism of co-operation within the EU on fishing and access to waters as part of an EU trade deal.

Question

Can the Secretary of State reveal whether the UK Government's stated intention of agreeing a mechanism of co-operation within the EU on fishing will include an extended agreement on access to waters as part of an EU trade deal?

Answer from Douglas Ross

We are in discussions about this, but our positive vision for Scotland's fishing industry is to no longer be shackled by the common fisheries policy. Many Scots voted to leave it, unlike SNP's desire to rejoin.

Not addressed: The answer did not address whether there would be an extended agreement on access to waters as part of an EU trade deal.

How: Discussing Snp'S Vision Instead

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