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Written question asked by Adrian Ramsay (Green Party) on Wednesday, 12 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 14 March 2025. It was answered by Douglas Alexander (Labour) on Thursday, 20 March 2025 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Shellfish: Faroe Islands

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has plans to meet with the Faroese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Industry and Trade to discuss cetacean hunts.

Answer

The Government is strongly opposed to the hunting of whales and dolphins. The Secretary of State currently has no plans to meet with the Faroese Minster of Foreign Affairs, Industry and Trade. However, the Department for Business and Trade regularly engages the Faroese government on this important matter. Officials meet annually under the Joint Committee of the UK-Faroe Islands Free Trade Agreement, and UK officials highlight our strong opposition to the practice at every opportunity.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
37927
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Hunting Shellfish Faroe Islands
Link
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