Battle to close loophole that lets Russians fish in British waters

Battle to close loophole that lets Russians fish in British waters

Source: express

6/9/2022

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The Faroe Islands government last month banned Russian vessels from entering its ports. But the ruling does not apply to fishing boats.

Barrie Deas, chief executive of The National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations, said: "It's very regrettable that the Faroese have permitted Russian vessels to fish in that area against the background of Ukraine.

"We would support what our Government has said, and others in the industry, that this is something that should be curbed."

Mr Deas believes the war in Ukraine has put a spotlight on food security and Britain's dependence on foreign catches.