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Written question asked by Lord Teverson (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 28 May 2026. It was answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Labour) on Friday, 22 May 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Fishing Vessels: Safety

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Hayman of Ullock on 13 May (HL6754), when they intend to accede to the IMO Cape Town Agreement for the Safety of Fishing Vessels and thereby achieve Principle 8 of the Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency.

Answer

I am pleased to confirm that the United Kingdom formally acceded to the IMO Cape Town Agreement for the Safety of Fishing Vessels on 14 May 2026.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL65
Session
2026-27
Related items
Fisheries
Tuesday, 13 May 2025
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Fishing vessels Safety
Link
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