VoteClimate: UK Fisheries - 12th February 2020

UK Fisheries - 12th February 2020

Here are the climate-related sections of speeches by MPs during the Commons debate UK Fisheries.

Full text: https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2020-02-12/debates/FA90A84D-5479-4475-9420-6330B60AB0FC/UKFisheries

10:40 Ruth Jones (Labour)

Her Majesty’s Opposition are clear, and as the shadow Minister responsible for fisheries I am clear, that we want UK fishers to get a fair and sustainable deal. I thank the hon. Member for Waveney (Peter Aldous) for his expert comments on the need for sustainability, which is vital as we go forward. We want a deal based on the best scientific knowledge, and with the strict application of the maximum sustainable yield quotas that were sadly lacking from the common fisheries policy. The Government have an opportunity to create a flourishing and healthy marine environment—one with replenished stocks and that helps to deliver on our net zero carbon ambitions.

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