Fisheries: North Sea

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs written question – answered at on 21 September 2015.

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Photo of Jim Shannon Jim Shannon Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Health), Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Transport), Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Equality)

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to increase cod fishing quotas in the North Sea.

Photo of George Eustice George Eustice The Minister of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

I will be seeking the best possible outcome for the UK on North Sea cod in this year’s EU quota negotiations, consistent with the scientific advice and our commitment to achieve maximum sustainable yield (MSY) under the reformed Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).

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