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Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 24 October 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 October 2018 (named day). It was answered by Shailesh Vara (Conservative) on Monday, 29 October 2018 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Fisheries: Lough Foyle

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if she will meet with the Irish Government to discuss (a) improvements to the management of and (b) tackling illegal activities on Lough Foyle.

Answer

The Government recognises the need to take action to address illegal activity on Lough Foyle. We are committed to working constructively towards a practical resolution to the issue.

Discussions between the UK Government and Irish Government are progressing, with a view to concluding a management agreement to address this activity. The management agreement will be without prejudice to the UK's position on any final delimitation in Lough Foyle.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
183282
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Fisheries Lough Foyle
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk