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Written question asked by Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 September 2026. It was answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Labour) on Monday, 21 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Fisheries: Import Controls

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether there are countries that the UK has identified, or is currently considering identifying, as non-cooperative in fighting illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing under the powers granted by the EU Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing regulation.

Answer

The UK has identified Cambodia, Comoros and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines as non-cooperative in fighting illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Defra have not identified, nor are we considering, additional countries to add to this list.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3263
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Crime Fisheries EU law Import controls Standards Regulation
Link
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