Fisheries: London Convention—Withdrawal Debate
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Lord Watts
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(6 years, 9 months ago)
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Lord Gardiner of Kimble
My Lords, it is right that fishing was one of most potent parts of this political issue. Fishing fleets and communities up and down the land are looking to us to have our waters fished sustainably and to ensure that we have continuing fish stocks. We have had success with cod—we need that more—and it is important that we now get on with negotiations and have a proper dialogue with other countries, including Norway, Iceland and the Faroe Islands, as well as the EU so that we can ensure that UK waters have sustainable fish stocks. I am grateful to my noble friend for his question.
Lord Watts (Lab)
My Lords, the Minister will be aware that many British fishermen sold their rights to catch to the Portuguese and the Spanish. Will the Government pay compensation to them and, if so, how much will that cost?
Lord Gardiner of Kimble
I am afraid I do not have that detail. I had better write to the noble Lord.