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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 Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Labour) on Thursday, 28 May 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Fishing Vessels: Monitoring

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, whether they expect to announce the mandatory rollout of Remote Electronic Monitoring on pelagic vessels over 24 metres long operating in English waters, and if so, when.

Answer

Defra is working towards making Remote Electronic Monitoring a requirement for large pelagic trawlers in English waters. The department will make an announcement in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL66
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Fishing vessels Monitoring
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk