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Fishing Vessels: Territorial Waters

Asked by Pippa HeylingsLiberal DemocratDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 29 October 2025UIN 83897

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with the devolved Administrations on protocols for mandatory Remote Electronic Monitoring for vessels fishing in UK territorial waters.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

Defra has regular discussions with the devolved administrations on the design of Remote Electronic Monitoring protocols. We will continue to work with our colleagues around the UK to discuss our policies where it is right to do so.

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