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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Conclusion of annual negotiations for 2023 fishing opportunities

20 December 2022 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Proposed by Mark Spencer Con Sherwood

Agriculture & Rural Affairs

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At a glance

Key points

  • UK has concluded annual negotiations for fishing opportunities in 2023 with the EU, Norway, and other coastal states
  • Statement details agreements on TACs, quota exchanges, and sustainable management measures
  • Government will publish a full assessment of TACs set consistent with ICES advice shortly

Issue summary

The UK has concluded annual negotiations for fishing opportunities in 2023 with the EU, Norway, and other coastal states.

Action requested

The statement provides details of agreements reached, including TACs, quota exchanges, and sustainable management measures. The Government will publish a full assessment of TACs set consistent with ICES advice shortly.

Key facts

  • UK has secured agreement on 86 Total Allowable Catches (TACs) worth £750 million.
  • The UK received around 30,000 tonnes more quota than previous EU membership shares.
  • Over £282 million of fishing opportunities were agreed with the EU based on historic landing prices.
  • TACs aligning with ICES advice have increased by 13% compared to last year.
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