Fishing Sector 2020-07-01
2020-07-01
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The Scottish fishing sector is concerned about the impact of leaving the European Union on their access to UK waters. Many voters supported Brexit based on the promise of regaining control over fisheries.
Andrew Rosindell asked what steps the Department is taking to support the Scottish fishing sector and whether the Government will sign up to anything that would compromise the provisions for controlling UK waters.
Yes, the UK will be free to decide who can access our waters and on what terms. Any non-UK vessel accessing UK waters for fishing will require annual negotiation as per international standards with other independent coastal states such as Norway, the Faroes or Iceland.
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