Fisheries: Small Businesses
Commons · Question 111352 · 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 her Department is taking to support small fishing fleets.
Answer
Answered by Dame Angela Eagle, 10 Feb 2026
Defra works closely with all parts of the fishing industry, including the small‑scale fleet, to support a vibrant, profitable and sustainable sector. This includes securing fishing opportunities for them in annual negotiations and developing fisheries man...