Fisheries: London Convention—Withdrawal Debate
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Lord Pearson of Rannoch
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Fisheries: London Convention—Withdrawal
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Lord Gardiner of Kimble
I am afraid I do not have that detail. I had better write to the noble Lord.
Lord Pearson of Rannoch (UKIP)
Do the Government agree that our fishing industry epitomises our capture by the corrupt octopus in Brussels and that our complete escape will be the acid test of Brexit?
Lord Gardiner of Kimble
My Lords, it will be helpful for your Lordships to know that the seafood sector employs 33,000 people and contributes £1,441 million to the economy. This is why we need to work with the fishing industry on the new arrangements to ensure that we have a successful domestic fishing fleet in sustainable waters.