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<p>At the December Council we secured a statement that underlined the commitment of
the European Commission and Member States involved in the bass fishery to take urgent
action to reduce fishing pressure, protect spawning aggregations and so prevent a
collapse of the stock. The Government followed up this commitment by formally requesting
emergency measures to protect bass during the spawning season (January to April).
The Commission has responded positively and has now tabled such a measure based on
the UK request for consideration by the fisheries management committee. If adopted,
the Commission regulation will come into effect on the day after its publication in
the Official Journal of the European Union.</p>
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