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Written question asked by Peter Aldous (Conservative) on Monday, 16 January 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 January 2017 (named day). It was answered by George Eustice (Conservative) on Thursday, 19 January 2017 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Fisheries: Sustainable Development

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress the Government is making on achieving sustainable levels of fishing.

Answer

We continue to make progress towards more sustainable fishing, with more stocks than ever now being fished in line with their Maximum Sustainable Yield. This year, there will be 29 stocks that are of interest to the UK and which will be fished at or below Maximum Sustainable Yield - an increase on 2016. The UK has been and will continue to be an advocate of sustainable fishing.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
908267
Session
2016-17
Related items
Fisheries
Monday, 3 April 2017
Written questions
House of Commons
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Fisheries Sustainable development
Link
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