Fishing Catches: Territorial Waters
Commons · Question 26086 · Tabled 1 Sep 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 8 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Christine Jardine
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what consideration has she given to the potential merits of introducing a government wide strategy to reduce overfishing in UK waters.
Answer
Answered by Stephen Morgan, 8 Sep 2026
The Government is committed to maintaining or restoring fish stocks to sustainable levels whilst supporting the long-term viability of the UK fishing industry. The Government's approach to reducing the risk of overfishing is set out through the Fisheries ...