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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 and Government News | Fisheries News | Hansard Monitoring
Fishing Perspectives on Brexit: Have Your Say

The APPG on Fisheries will be compiling a report on the experiences of fishermen and related professions in light of Brexit. We are seeking input from members of the fishing industry (including supply chain, processors, and exporters). To find out more, please follow the link below. Many thanks in advance.
 
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Financial Resilience: Catch Up on the Event

The recording of last week’s #FishingFinances event is now live, alongside a written summary of the Q&A session. The event saw interesting insights into how fishing communities can be best supported at national and regional levels. 
 
Event recap

Parliament and Government News
Last Week's Post-Brexit Debate on UK-EU Fisheries Allocations

On Tuesday 30 November, MPs held a general debate on allocations to UK and EU fisheries following Brexit. The debate also covered crew availability, as well as infrastructure and safety on fishing vessels. Watch the full recording here.
Bilateral Discussions Between UK, Norway and the Faroes Continue

Bilateral fisheries negotiations between the UK, Norway and the Faroes are nearing a close, as are follow-up trilateral talks between the UK, Norway, and the EU. The nations seek consensus on TACs for shared stocks and reciprocal fishing access agreements.
Scottish Government Awards £3 Million in Funding to Promote Sustainability

Fishing businesses and marine organisations in coastal communities have been awarded more than £3 million in the latest round of funding from the Scottish Government's Marine Fund Scotland. The money aims to promote innovation in sustainable practices.

Fisheries News
A round-up of the latest UK-relevant fishing news from a variety of sources.
 
Maritime Charity Calls For Large-Scale Collaboration To Boost Seafarer Wellbeing
The Seafarers Hospital Society is calling for industry-wide cooperative efforts, suggesting they begin with ‘easy wins’ that significantly improve seafarers’ wellbeing.

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.

Debate Lords 6 Dec Amendment to Sentience Bill - impact on fishing industry

Question Defra 6 Dec Declaration requirements for supertrawlers

Question Home Office 6 Dec Employment support for migrant workers

Debate Education Bill 2 Dec New T-Levels for the fishing industry

Question Defra 2 Dec Bycatch reduction and supertrawlers

Debate Westminster Hall 1 Dec Food and Drink - Domestic seafood markets

Debate Westminster Hall 30 Nov UK-EU Fisheries Allocations

Question Defra 30 Nov Co-existence of fishing and windfarms

Question Defra 29 Nov EU catches in UK waters in 2021
For more information, contact the APPG on Fisheries Secretariat

Jacob Ashton & Katrina Ryan
secretariat@fisheriesappg.org
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