Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions his Department has had with the Taiwanese government on labour conditions on board Taiwanese-flagged vessels operating in Falkland Islands waters in each of the last two years.

The British Trade and Cultural Office in Taipei has held discussions with the Taiwanese authorities over fishing issues around the Falklands, most commonly regarding fishing licences.

Although we have not raised labour conditions aboard Taiwanese flagged vessels in recent conversations, we are seeking to approach the Taiwanese authorities on this issue.

The Falkland Islands Government has devolved responsibility for the Falkland Islands' fishing industry, including its legislation, regulations, and licensing.