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David Amess
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(8 years, 10 months ago)
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Mr Speaker
Order. I fear that this will be the last question. I am sorry, but progress has been very slow—very long questions and very long answers.
Sir David Amess (Southend West) (Con)
Has my hon. Friend thought through the impact of the introduction of marine conservation zones on the under-10-metre fleet? That could have an effect on smaller, non-nomadic boats, which might be banned from fishing in their own grounds.
George Eustice
I absolutely assure my hon. Friend that the interests of fishermen are taken into account when we make decisions on these designations. It is important to note that designation does not mean that we ban fishing; it may mean, for instance, limitations on the particular types of bottom-trawling gear that do most damage.