Question follow-through · 59593

Fisheries: Regulation

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of improving regulations for non-quota species in UK waters.

answeredDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Tabled
12 Jun 2025
Target answer date
16 Jun 2025
Answer
17 Jun 2025 · 5 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 12 Jun 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of improving regulations for non-quota species in UK waters.

  2. 16 Jun 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 17 Jun 2025

    Answer published

    The Government recognises the value and importance of non-quota species (NQS). Improving regulation to protect these stocks and secure the future of the fishing industry is a priority for this Government and part of an on-going programme of work though Fi...

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