*|MC:SUBJECT|*
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.
Contents
Use the links below to rapidly navigate around the newsletter.

Parliament News | Fisheries News | Hansard Monitoring
Next Event: UK Fishing and Offshore Wind

Our next event will explore how the UK fisheries and offshore wind sectors can co-exist and both bring benefits to society, through collaborative marine planning and constructive engagement. The event will take place online at 10.00am - 11.30am on Thursday 20 May. Find out more and sign up now:
Register here

Parliament News
MMO Publishes Fishing Quota Allocations for 2021

The Marine Management Organisation has released this year's quota allocations for England and the UK. This includes information on calculating the Total Allowable Catch deductions for discard exemptions, determined using the same approach as in 2020.
MMO Confirms First Panel Dates for the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) Fund

The fund is looking to provide support for businesses as they respond to new market conditions, improve safety for fishers, and work to protect the environment. The MMO has confirmed dates for the first English FaSS panel meeting, and will consider applications submitted before 7 May 2021.
UK Coastline and Coastal Waters Worth Over £200B

A new study from the Office of National Statistics has valued the UK's marine natural capital assets at £211 billion. The report details that the value of offshore wind has increased by 37 times in the last decade and that since 2016, sustainable fishing has been more profitable than unsustainable fishing.

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

MMO Increases At-Sea Inspections on UK and EU Fishing Vessels
The doubled-down efforts to deter illegal fishing in UK waters is "even more important now the UK is an independent coastal state".

The Seafarers’ Charity Awards New Grants to Support Online Services
The charity has awarded £844k of grants to 17 organisations helping seafarers who have experienced sexual violence, and to help tackle loneliness and suicide.

New Campaign Aims to Help Fishermen Get Back "Home and Dry"
Another 'Home and Dry' campaign has been launched by the Fishing Industry Safety Group, working to save fishermen's lives by preventing man overboard situations.

Study Highlights the Importance of Collaboration Between Fishermen and Scientists 
Results from a pioneering 5-year study on Western herring stocks (in which Scottish fishermen played a crucial role) is set to inform decisions on the international stage.

MSC Eco-Label Funds 20 New Sustainable Fisheries Projects
The 20 international projects include grants to WWF India, the RSPB, and UK-based Fishtek Marine. All the projects are working to drive progress in sustainable fishing.

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 | 28 Apr | Number of fishing enforcement vessels in UK waters

Question | Defra | 26 Apr | Protecting cetaceans from bycatch

Question | Defra | 26 Apr | Supporting RFMOs in conserving marine biodiversity

Question | Defra | 23 Apr | Protecting 30% by 2030: enforcing and funding

Question | Defra | 23 Apr | Tackling illegal fishing in UK waters

Question | Defra | 23 Apr | Allocation of quota: coastal communities and industry

Question | Defra | 23 Apr | The COP26 agenda: impact of commercial fishing

Question | Defra | 23 Apr | Catch limits accounting for bycatch

Question | Wales Office | 21 Apr | Effect of UK-EU TCA on the Welsh fishing fleet

Question | Defra | 20 Apr | The government's commitment to sustainable fishing

Question | Defra | 20 Apr | Cetacean bycatch monitoring

Question | Defra | 20 Apr | Ongoing work to safeguard stocks and reduce bycatch

Question | Defra | 19 Apr | Regulatory changes to sea bass management

Question | Defra | 16 Apr | Investment in distant waters fleet on Humberside 

Question | Transport | 15 Apr | Illegal dumping of commercial fishing gear

Question | Trade | 15 Apr | Trade relationships with Norway, Iceland & Greenland

Question | Defra | 15 Apr | Stronger protection for seals

Question | Defra | 15 Apr | Benefits of large trawler bans to UK coastal communities

Question | Defra | 15 Apr | Restricting destructive fishing techniques - offshore MPAs

Question | Defra | 15 Apr | Protecting our seas to help tackle climate change

Question | Defra | 15 Apr | Assessment of MSC's certification process

Question | Defra | 15 Apr | Economic effect of lost access to Arctic cod

Question | Defra | 15 Apr | Effect of limiting vessel size on fish stocks

Question | Defra | 15 Apr | Access to resources in maritime zones of Svalbard
For more information, contact the APPG on Fisheries Secretariat

Jacob Ashton, Katrina Ryan and Jax Keenan
secretariat@fisheriesappg.org
Join our mailing list
Supported by: 
Secretariat provided by:
Copyright © *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*, All rights reserved.
*|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|* *|LIST:DESCRIPTION|*

Our mailing address is:
*|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|* *|END:IF|*

Want to change how you receive these emails?
You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

*|IF:REWARDS|* *|HTML:REWARDS|* *|END:IF|*

The All Party Parliamentary Fisheries Group
Office of Sheryll Murray MP
Houses of Parliament
Westminster
London SW1A 0AA

secretariat@fisheriesappg.org

@FisheriesAPPG

Please note, The All Party Parliamentary Fisheries Group is not responsible for the content of external websites.

This is not an official publication of the House of Commons or the House of Lords. It has not been approved by either House or its committees. All-Party Parliamentary Groups are informal groups of Members of both Houses with a common interest in particular issues.