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Written question asked by Lord Teverson (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 13 October 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 October 2025. It was answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Labour) on Monday, 27 October 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Fishing Vessels: Safety

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill on 28 July (HL9720), how many fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and over operating on the high seas they intend to declare following the United Kingdom's ratification of the International Maritime Organization 2012 Cape Town Agreement for the safety of fishing vessels.

Answer

The United Kingdom currently intends to declare 105 vessels upon accession of the International Maritime Organization 2012 Cape Town Agreement for the safety of fishing vessels.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL10955
Session
2024-26
Related items
Fishing Vessels: Safety
Monday, 28 July 2025
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Fishing vessels Safety
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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