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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Updated Advice for Maximum Sustainability Yield (MSY) – UK relevant Quota Stock Species

29 April 2020 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Proposed by Victoria Prentis Con Banbury

Agriculture & Rural Affairs

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At a glance

Key points

  • The minister announces a review of the methodology to assess sustainable fishing opportunities for UK fishing interests.
  • The minister seeks stakeholder input for the review of TAC negotiations reflecting MSY outcomes.
  • The minister proposes a fresh approach for TAC negotiations in 2021 based on MSY levels.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the updated figures regarding Total Allowable Catch limits (TACs) set at Maximum Sustainable Yield (MSY) levels for UK fishing interests in 2020.

Action requested

The minister announces a review of the methodology to assess sustainable fishing opportunities, seeking stakeholder input and setting a fresh approach for TAC negotiations in 2021 reflecting MSY outcomes.

Key facts

  • The UK had 36 (67%) TACs set at MSY out of 54 total TACs derived from stocks with MSY assessments in 2020.
  • Figures for 2019 remain unchanged: 30 (59%) TACs set at MSY out of a total of 51 TACs.
  • A forward-looking review of the methodology will inform negotiations for fishing opportunities in 2021.
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