Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK) on Monday, 29 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 July 2026. It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
British Indian Ocean Territory: Sharks
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to protect the British Indian Ocean Territory Marine Protected Area from illegal shark poaching.
- Answer
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The British Indian Ocean Territory is constitutionally distinct and separate from the UK, with its own laws and Administration. It is administered by the British Indian Ocean Territory Administration (BIOTA) who have responsibility for the protection of the Marine Protected Area, including issues relating to illegal unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 13779
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- British Indian Ocean Territory Poaching Sharks Marine protected areas
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- 2026-07-07 17:55:57 +0100
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