Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Wales Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Sheryll Murray Excerpts
Wednesday 16th December 2020

(4 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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The Secretary of State was asked—
Sheryll Murray Portrait Mrs Sheryll Murray (South East Cornwall) (Con)
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What steps his Department is taking to support the Welsh fishing sector.

Simon Hart Portrait The Secretary of State for Wales (Simon Hart)
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Our commitment to this country’s fishing industry is absolute, and we have defended it resolutely in our negotiations with the European Union. We promised fishermen in Wales, Cornwall and across the United Kingdom that we would take back control of our waters, and that is precisely what will happen.

Sheryll Murray Portrait Mrs Murray [V]
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Welsh fishermen have said to me how important it is that we take back control of our waters and do not give away access in any trade deal with the EU. Does my right hon. Friend back them in that goal?

Simon Hart Portrait Simon Hart
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I agree with my hon. Friend. The fishing industry made its views absolutely clear back in 2016, as did 55% of the Welsh nation. UK sovereignty over fishing in UK waters is not up for discussion.