Written questions

Squid: China

Commons · Question 124492 · Tabled 10 Apr 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 20 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Kerry McCarthy

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department is taking steps to increase scrutiny of squid imports from China.

Answer

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle, 20 Apr 2026

The Government is committed to tackling illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and addressing associated human rights abuses in global seafood supply chains. The UK has robust regulations in place, including catch certification and traceability...