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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Seafood Sector

Wednesday 13 September 2023 · 3 questions

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Government are committed to supporting the seafood sector in Scotland.
  • The Government are working with other Departments and the Scottish Government to protect the marine environment.
  • The Minister is willing to meet with colleagues to discuss advancing the fishing industry across the UK.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 David Duguid Con
Scotland Business & Trade
Context

The MP is concerned about the challenges faced by the seafood sector in Scotland, particularly regarding labour access issues.

Question

What recent discussions has he had with Cabinet colleagues on supporting the seafood sector in Scotland?

Answer from John Lamont

The Government are committed to supporting our seafood sector, which is the lifeblood of some of the most remote and fragile communities in Scotland. This past Monday, I met with ministerial colleagues in the Home Office to discuss in more detail the comprehensive package of support measures this Government have offered to the sector.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific details on support measures were not provided; only a general statement was given.

How: Committed

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Q2 David Duguid Con
Scotland Environment
Context

The MP is concerned about the impact of offshore wind farms and marine protected areas on coastal communities and fishing industries in Scotland.

Question

What discussions has he had with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, and the Scottish Government to ensure that the impacts of offshore wind and marine protection areas are adequately addressed?

Answer from John Lamont

This Government are committed to working with other Government Departments and the Scottish Government on our shared ambition to protect the marine environment. However, we also note the legitimate concerns of the fishing industry and continue to engage with stakeholders through the Scottish Seafood Industry Action Group.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific details or commitments regarding discussions are not provided.

How: Committed

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Q3 Jim Shannon DUP Strangford
Northern Ireland Scotland
Context

The MP is concerned about the benefits of collaboration between Scottish and Northern Irish fishing communities.

Question

Have any discussions taken place on how Scotland and Northern Ireland can work better together, including here at Westminster?

Answer from John Lamont

I am happy to work with all colleagues across the United Kingdom to advance the fishing industry, and I am happy to meet the hon. Member to discuss how we do that together.

Not addressed: No specific details or plans for collaboration are provided; only a general willingness to collaborate is stated.

How: Happy To Work

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