Question follow-through · 26086

Fishing Catches: Territorial Waters

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.

answeredChristine JardineDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Tabled
1 Sept 2026
Target answer date
3 Sept 2026
Answer
8 Sept 2026 · 7 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 1 Sept 2026

    Question tabled

    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.

  2. 3 Sept 2026

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  3. 8 Sept 2026

    Answer published

    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 ...

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