The Parliamentary Committees of the United Kingdom are sub-legislative organizations each consisting of small number of MPs and/or Peers appointed to deal with particular areas or issues. There are several active or recently concluded Committee inquiries and reports with relevance to the fisheries industry.
 

Sustainable Development Goals Inquiry (Open)
The Environmental Audit Committee will hold a one-off evidence session concerning the UK's Voluntary National Review of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). SDG 14 concerns our marine environment. They invite written evidence.

Scrutiny of the Fisheries Bill Inquiry
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee launched a short inquiry on the proposed scope, provisions and powers in the Fisheries Bill. Their report is available and is awaiting government response.

Sustainable Seas Inquiry
The Environmental Audit Committee launched an inquiry examining how to protect marine life and how the Government can create a more sustainable blue economy. Their report is available and is awaiting government response.

EU Landing Obligation Inquiry
The EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee's inquiry concluded that the UK is 'unprepared for new fisheries conservation rules'. Their report is available and is awaiting government response.

MP Calls For Seasonal Migrant Worker Scheme to Cover Fisheries
Angus MacNeil MP, Vice-Chair of the APPG, has advocated that the Seasonal Workers Pilot scheme be extended from agriculture to fisheries.

Scottish Fishermen's Leader Warns Against Relaxing Sustainability Protocols
Chief of SWFPA Mike Park warns that post-Brexit opportunity must not allow sustainable stocks to be put in jeopardy.

New Phone App Could Help Prevent Bycatch
DiscardLess has developed an app that highlights discard 'hotspots', helping fishers avoid areas rich in juveniles or choke species.

Irish Fishing Access Conflict Resolved
The dispute between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland concerning access to waters has been resolved with the restoration of their 'gentleman's agreement'.

Innovative Gear Selectivity Tool Prepares for Expansion
GearingUp, an online tool that advises upon selective gear choices, is planning to include areas beyond the North Atlantic and include a wider variety of gear types.

Advice Released on Changes to Food Labeling Following Brexit
The UK government has released advice detailing potential changes in requirements for labels on food exports, including seafood, following the UK's exit from the EU.

North Atlantic Mackerel Fisheries Hope to Regain MSC Certification
New ICES assessment data suggests that Northeast Atlantic mackerel stocks may be in better shape than previously thought.

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

Questions to the Prime Minister, including concerning leaving the CFP

Debate regarding visas for non-EEA workers in the UK fishing industry (Part 1)