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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
Digest on the Brexit Deal and Fisheries

Our latest blog post gives an overview of what the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement means for the UK fisheries sector - covering quota transfers, access to waters, ongoing negotiations, sustainability and trade. It also includes links to responses from the industry and further useful resources.
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Parliament News
New Rules for UK and EU Vessels Following Brexit

The implementation of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement from 1 January means that new rules are in place for UK and EU vessels fishing in each other’s waters. In the absence of agreed TACs at this moment in time, provisional fishing opportunities have been agreed.
New Licences for Over 2,200 Fishing Vessels

The MMO has issued over 2,200 fishing vessel licences, following the signing of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and UK. The UK Single Issuing Authority has published a list of vessels licensed to fish in UK or EU waters. Negotiations continue for access to the waters of other non-EU coastal states.

MMO Updates Guide for Fisheries Industry

The MMO has updated its ‘one stop shop’ guide for commercial fishermen, seafood merchants and exporters, following the signing of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement with the EU. The guide signposts the changes to administrative requirements for the industry.

Fisheries News
A round-up of the latest UK-relevant fishing news from a variety of sources.
 
Online Survey to Capture Views on Environmental Impact of Fishing Gear
As part of the INdIGO project, Cefas is inviting fishermen to fill in an online survey to help inform efforts to promote biodegradable gear and recycling of existing gear.

Scotland's Regional Inshore Fisheries Group Network Launches New Website
Aided by the resource-rich new website, Marine Scotland aims for RIFGs to ultimately lead on evidence-based management in inshore waters.

Guidance on 2021 Technical Conservation and Landing Obligation Regulations
The guidance from the MMO includes information on how the rules apply, selling undersize fish, reporting requirements and quota management.

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 | Commons | 30 Dec | Business of the House, including Brext and Fishing

Debate | Lords | 30 Dec | EU (Future Relationship) Bill, Second Reading

Debate | Commons | 30 Dec | EU (Future Relationship) Bill, including Fishing

Debate | Scottish Parliament | 30 Dec | EU-UK Agreement, including Fishing

Question | Defra | 23 Dec | Timeline for Approval of Sussex IFCA Byelaws

Debate | Scottish Parliament | 23 Dec | Brexit, including Scottish Fishing

Question | Defra | 22 Dec | Size of UK Fishery Protection Squadron Fleet

Question | Defra | 21 Dec | Export Health Certificates, including for Fish

Question | Cabinet Office | 17 Dec | Effectiveness of UK-EU Negotiations

Debate | Lords | 16 Dec | Taxation Bill, including Fish Landings in Northern Ireland

Question | Wales | 16 Dec | Support for the Welsh Fishing Sector

Question | Wales | 16 Dec | Welsh Businesses after Brexit, including Fishing

Debate | Stormont | 15 Dec | Impact of Brexit, including on Northern Irish Fishing

Debate | Scottish Parliament | 15 Dec | No-Take Zones

Question | Defra | 14 Dec | Faroese Catches in UK Waters, and Vice Versa

Question | Defra | 14 Dec | Norwegian Catches in UK Waters
For more information, contact the APPG on Fisheries Secretariat

Jacob Ashton, Katrina Ryan and Rebecca Kaye
secretariat@fisheriesappg.org
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