Brexit: UK Plans

Lord Wallace of Tankerness Excerpts
Monday 9th October 2017

(7 years, 2 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Evans of Bowes Park Portrait Baroness Evans of Bowes Park
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We are all hopeful that we will be able to move forward together in a constructive manner. That is certainly what we intend.

Lord Wallace of Tankerness Portrait Lord Wallace of Tankerness (LD)
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My Lords, how do the Government anticipate that the common fisheries policy will work out in relation to the United Kingdom during the transitional period?

Baroness Evans of Bowes Park Portrait Baroness Evans of Bowes Park
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We are committed to leaving the common fisheries policy and developing arrangements for fishing that can create a more profitable and self-sufficient seafood sector. Taking back control of our waters means that we can decide how we allocate access to our waters and our fisheries. Any decisions about giving access to vessels from the EU and other coastal states will be a matter for negotiation.