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Discusses the importance of sustainable fishing for coastal communities, mentioning his constituency Eyemouth specifically.
Queries about steps taken to promote sustainable fishing and asks how the UK will ensure compliance with rules when renegotiating access to UK waters, focusing on protecting marine life from overfishing.
Explains that future licence conditions set by UK sea fisheries authorities will dictate areas, species, and gear use; marine enforcement officers from all fisheries administrations have powers to inspect vessels and ensure compliance with rules.
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