To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what guidance his Department has issued to the fishing fleet on the status of (a) Western Sahara and (b) waters off Western Sahara; and if he will make a statement. (268190)

DEFRA has not issued any information to the UK fishing fleet operating in Morocco about the status of Western Sahara or waters off Western Sahara. UK vessels that fish in these waters do so under the provisions of the EU/Morocco Fisheries Partnership Agreement, and are advised to ensure compliance at all times.