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Debate between George Eustice and Kenny MacAskill
Thursday 10th September 2020

(4 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Kenny MacAskill Portrait Kenny MacAskill (East Lothian) (SNP) [V]
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Fishing communities in my constituency were devastated by the terms negotiated by a Tory Government for European Economic Community membership. Now what little remains is threatened by Brexit negotiations and the Fisheries Bill. Fifty years on, what has changed, other than the constant sell-out of Scottish fishing communities?

George Eustice Portrait George Eustice
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I fundamentally disagree with the point made by the hon. Gentleman. It was indeed against the interests of the fishing industry, right across the UK, to join the European Union and the common fisheries policy, which has meant that we have access to only half the fish in our own waters. Leaving the EU means that we can rectify that and get a fair deal for fishermen in every part of the UK, which is why the Scottish industry strongly supports the approach of the British Government.