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It is not credible for any devolved administration to demand devolution of a scheme and...

Conclusion
It is not credible for any devolved administration to demand devolution of a scheme and then to complain about the financial consequences of them being given what they asked for. It is difficult not to see this as a demand that was driven by the politics of the constitution rather than effective fisheries management. (Conclusion, Paragraph 23)
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 23 July 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.

Addressee Bodies
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Timeline
Recommendation age 0.4 yrs
Report published 24 Apr 2026