Question to Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Answered

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assistance they have given to the fishing industry in Northern Ireland regarding the rights of fishermen based there to fish in the Irish Sea following Brexit.

Asked by

Lord Eames

Date asked

21 Mar 2018

To

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Answer

We place great value on our close relationship with Ireland and our shared values in relation to fisheries matters, including our strong commitment to sustainable fishing. The Government is engaging regularly with Ireland on these matters.

Answered on 29 Mar 2018