Fisheries: EU Countries
Commons · Question 111349 · Tabled 5 Feb 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by James MacCleary
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to ensure European fishing boats comply with the UK-EU fishing deal, particularly within the UK 12-mile limit.
Answer
Answered by Dame Angela Eagle, 10 Feb 2026
EU vessels operating in UK waters are required to comply with the same rules as UK vessels. EU vessels have no access to the 0-6-mile zone and limited access to the 6-12-mile zone. Fishing vessel movements within English waters are monitored by the Marine...