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Written question asked by Virginia Crosbie (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 July 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 July 2023 (named day). It was answered by Nigel Huddleston (Conservative) on Monday, 17 July 2023 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

Cetaceans: Faroe Islands

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions she has had with her counterpart in the Faroe Islands on the hunting of whales and dolphins; and whether she plans to take steps through the UK's trade relationship with the Faroe Islands to discourage that practice.

Answer

The Government is strongly opposed to the hunting of whales and dolphins. UK Officials have raised concerns about this through many engagement channels including at the International Whaling Commission and through the Faroese Embassy in London. My Department continues to utilise the opportunities provided by our Trade Agreement to engage the Faroese government on this important matter, including through specifically raising our serious concerns with the practice at the Joint Committee of the agreement that took place in February 2023.

We continue to use our diplomatic relationship to lobby the Faroes to stop this practice altogether.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
193471
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Conservation Dolphins Overseas trade Whales Faroe Islands
Link
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