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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 ...