Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Alok Sharma and Sheryll Murray

Wednesday 20th October 2021 Commons Chamber

[Mrs Sheryll Murray (South East Cornwall) (Con)]

T7. As chair of the all-party parliamentary group on fisheries, I have spoken to many fishermen who are small businesses in their own right. What conversations has my right hon. Friend had with those who fish about potential environmental agreements?

[Alok Sharma]

Reaffirmed by our 25-year environmental plan and our fisheries White Paper, the Government are committed to sustainable fishing and the principle of maximum sustainable yield. My hon. Friend will be pleased to know that we are also committed to helping industry to reduce the adverse impacts on the marine environment and to adapt to climate change.