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<p>The Political Declaration makes clear that both the EU and the UK will use their
'best endeavours' to conclude a future fisheries agreement by 1 July 2020. The European
Council statement sets out the EU’s view of their position, but ultimately access
to our waters will be a matter for negotiation.</p><p>We remain committed to getting
the best deal for the whole of the UK fishing industry, including a fair share of
quotas. A Government amendment has been made to the Fisheries Bill placing a legal
obligation on the Government, when negotiating a fisheries agreement with the EU,
to pursue a greater share of fishing opportunities (looked at in the round) than the
UK currently receives under the Common Fisheries Policy.</p><p> </p>
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