Fishing

Wales – in the House of Commons at on 16 December 2020.

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Photo of Sheryll Murray Sheryll Murray Conservative, South East Cornwall

What steps his Department is taking to support the Welsh fishing sector.

Photo of Simon Hart Simon Hart The Secretary of State for Wales

Our commitment to this country’s fishing industry is absolute, and we have defended it resolutely in our negotiations with the European Union. We promised fishermen in Wales, Cornwall and across the United Kingdom that we would take back control of our waters, and that is precisely what will happen.

Photo of Sheryll Murray Sheryll Murray Conservative, South East Cornwall

Welsh fishermen have said to me how important it is that we take back control of our waters and do not give away access in any trade deal with the EU. Does my right hon. Friend back them in that goal?

Photo of Simon Hart Simon Hart The Secretary of State for Wales

I agree with my hon. Friend. The fishing industry made its views absolutely clear back in 2016, as did 55% of the Welsh nation. UK sovereignty over fishing in UK waters is not up for discussion.