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Welcome to the APPG on Fisheries newsletter. Through regular updates, we aim to keep you informed of policy developments, Parliamentary announcements and sector headlines. We also provide round-ups of current Committee inquiries and fisheries-focused monitoring of the Parliamentary record, Hansard.
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Parliament News | Fisheries News | Hansard Monitoring
#FishingTech Event Summary

Many thanks to all who attended our Data, Tech and Innovation in UK Fishing event last week, during which we heard from a range of pioneering innovators across the fisheries space. For those who missed the event, or for those who would like a recap, the recording is now online alongside the speakers’ summarised answers to questions from attendees. Please click the link below to view.
Event recording and summary

Parliament News
Additional Fishing Quota Allocations for the UK

The government has announced the allocation of additional quota for the UK, secured during the December negotiations with the EU. This uplift, estimated to be worth around £146m, will be allocated among the devolved fisheries administrations based on past fishing activity and zonal attachment.
New Fund to Provide  Opportunities for Scottish Seafood Sector

The new £14 million fund, Marine Fund Scotland, will replace the EMFF (European Maritime and Fisheries Fund) for investments and jobs in seafood sectors, the marine environment and coastal communities across Scotland.
Live Bivalve Molluscs Impact Survey Launched by Scottish Government

The Scottish Government has launched a survey aiming to better understand the impact of the barrier to trade in exporting live bivalve molluscs (including scallops) to the EU or Northern Ireland. The survey is open until 16 April.
EFRA Committee Hears Evidence on Seafood Exports to the EU

Last week the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee were joined by Secretary of State George Eustice MP, David Kennedy of Defra, and Ian Hewett of the Animal and Plant Health Agency for an oral evidence session covering seafood and meat exports to the EU. 

Fisheries News
A round-up of the latest UK-relevant fishing news from a variety of sources.
 

Sussex Waters Closed to Trawling to Aid Habitat Restoration
A new byelaw from Sussex IFCA has prohibited trawling in certain areas off the Sussex coast, to allow habitats such as kelp forests to regenerate.

Seafish Publish Report of COVID-19 Impacts on Seafood Industry in Autumn
Seafish's latest report focuses on the impacts of the pandemic on the UK seafood supply chain from October to December 2020.

Discover Seafood Launch UK Relay to Explore UK's Seafood Industry
Discover Seafood are seeking writers, photographers, filmmakers and other storytellers to share tales of sustainable seafood from UK fishing communities.

Free Counselling for Fishing and Seafaring Communities
The Seafarers' Charity has partnered with Relate to offer free counselling services for fishers and their families, as well as merchant seafarers.

Hansard Monitoring
Hansard is the official record of debates, votes and ministerial statements in Parliament. Our newsletters gather together any debates or questions concerning fisheries that have recently taken place.

Question | Defra | 29 Mar | Preserving bass stocks

Question | Defra | 26 Mar | MPA protection from bottom trawling

Question | Defra | 24 Mar | £100m support fund: allocation across UK's nations

Question | Defra | 22 Mar | Encouraging Britons to buy British-caught fish

Question | Defra | 22 Mar | Fishing opportunities for UK vessels in Icelandic waters

Question | Defra | 19 Mar | Quantity of fish caught by EU vessels in England's EEZ

Question | Defra | 19 Mar | Development progress of the Catch App

Question | Defra | 19 Mar | Effects of bycatch on sensitive species populations

Question | Defra | 19 Mar | Number of UK vessels permitted to use fly-shooting gear

Question | Defra | 19 Mar | Support for Plymouth fleet to reduce cetacean bycatch

Question | Defra | 19 Mar | Assessing the impacts of fly-shooting fishing gear

Question | Defra | 19 Mar | Funding allocation to support bycatch mitigation

Question | Defra | 19 Mar | Number of EU vessels permitted to use fly-shooting gear

Question | Defra | 19 Mar | UK targets for eliminating bycatch

Debate | Commons | 17 Mar | Brexit impacts: notes on Scottish fisheries

Debate | Commons | 17 Mar | Marine Protected Areas
For more information, contact the APPG on Fisheries Secretariat

Jacob Ashton, Katrina Ryan and Jax Keenan
secretariat@fisheriesappg.org
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