Leaving the EU: Preparations

Scott Mann Excerpts

Tuesday 3rd September 2019 Commons Chamber

[Michael Gove]

The Government always comply with the law.

[Scott Mann (North Cornwall) (Con)]

Is the Minister confident that the integrity of our fishing waters can be maintained and enforced regardless of our method of leaving the European Union, and can he give Cornish fishermen an assurance on that point?

[Michael Gove]

That is a very important point. Steps have been taken, including working with the devolved Administrations, to make sure that we have strong maritime security and that the rights of our fishermen can be respected. We want to work in a co-operative way with other European countries, and indeed with countries outside the European Union such as Norway and the Faroes, to ensure that we can manage stocks sustainably and revive coastal communities.