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This consultation ended 5 May 2026.

Consultation period:
10 February 2026 to 5 May 2026
Last updated:

Reviewing responses

The responses to this consultation are currently being reviewed. Details of the outcome will be published here in due course.

Original consultation

We want your views on the Celtic Sea and Western Channel pelagic fisheries management plan (FMP).

Consultation description

We are asking for opinions on:

  • the proposed Celtic Sea and Western Channel pelagic FMP for English and Welsh waters, and 
  • the environmental report on the FMP 

This is a joint consultation between the Welsh and UK governments.

Under the Fisheries Act 2020 (on gov.uk), the four UK fisheries policy authorities published a Joint Fisheries Statement. This statement includes a list of FMPs to be published over a 6-year period.

This consultation is being held on GOV.UK