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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
Our next virtual event is coming up on Thursday 2 July at 3pm, and is open to all. The event will focus on the welfare and mental wellbeing challenges that affect UK fishers, and how they can be addressed. Get in touch to register.

Parliament News
Fully Documented Fisheries Scheme Open for Applications

The MMO is seeking applications for 2020’s Fully Documented Fisheries Scheme, which will explore the effectiveness of the Landing Obligation, the role of Remote Electronic Monitoring and the effectiveness of new technical measures. This will include difficulties in compliance and how to address them.

Domestic Seafood Supply Scheme Approves 20 Projects

The MMO’s Domestic Seafood Supply Scheme, set up to help fund projects promoting consumption of local seafood, has now approved 20 projects in total. Businesses submitted innovative ideas that will benefit the local economy and the fisheries sector as a whole.
Responsible Fishing Vessel Standard Goes Live

The final Responsible Fishing Vessel Standard, a voluntary certification scheme promoting decent working conditions and operational best practice, is now public. Originally run in a different guise by Seafish, it is now managed by Global Seafood Assurances.

New Fisheries Bill Progressing Through Lords

The House of Lords carried out the report stage of the Fisheries Bill on 22 and 24 June, where it underwent further line-by-line examination. The Secretariat will provide a digest on the outcomes soon. The Secretariat's digest of initial significant changes since 2019 is accessible here.

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

New Online Service Alerting Fishermen to Offshore Hazards 
A new Kingfisher Bulletin service, run by Seafish, can provide registered fishermen with important safety information about specific marine areas.

Defra, MMO and NFFO Meet to Discuss Landing Obligation
The meeting involved discussing the EU's current policy, and how the UK could establish its own discards policy following the transition period.

Call for Clarification on UK Replacement for European Maritime and Fisheries Fund
Scotland’s Rural Economy Secretary has asked the UK government to clarify how it plans to fully replace the EMFF after the Brexit transition period.

Upcoming Meeting Exploring Small-Scale Fisheries
Cabfishman’s upcoming webinar on Tuesday 30 June will investigate the cultural and economic value of small-scale fisheries in the northeast Atlantic.

Podcast Explores Fishing Innovation in Scotland
The latest episode of Fathom discusses the roles of collaboration, technology and new practices in supporting sustainable seafood.

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.

Fisheries Bill | Report Stage | Lords | 24 Jun
Amendment 18 | Amendment 19 | Amendment 22 | Amendments 24-27
Amendment 28 | Amendment 29 | Amendments 30-33 | Amendment 35A
Amendment 35B | Amendments 44-49 | Amendment 51 | Amendment 52 
Amendment 55 | Amendment 58

Fisheries Bill | Report Stage | Lords | 22 Jun
Amendment 1 | Amendment 2 | Amendment 3 | Amendment 4 | Amendments 5-6
Amendment 7 | Amendment 8 | Amendment 9 | Amendment 10 | Amendment 11

Question | Defra | 24 Jun | Designating Highly Protected Marine Areas

Question | Defra | 19 Jun | Guidance for IFCAs regarding Sea Bass

Question | Defra | 18 Jun | Effect of COVID-19 on the Fishing Industry

Question | Defra | 18 Jun | Sussex Near Shore Trawling Byelaw Proposal

PM Engagements | Commons | 17 Jun | Brexit and Great Grimsby's Fishing Industry

Debate | Scottish Parliament | 17 Jun | Animals and Wildlife Bill: Stage 3

Debate | Commons | 16 Jun | UK-EU Negotiations, including Fisheries

Question | Defra | 16 Jun | Preventing IUU Fishing by Distant Water Fleets

Question | Defra | 16 Jun | Guidance for IFCAs and Emergency Byelaws

Question | Defra | 12 Jun | Capacity of UK Fleet after Leaving the CFP

Question | Defra | 12 Jun | Encouraging Consumption of UK-Caught Fish

Question | Scotland Office | 12 Jun | UK Fishing Policy after the Transition Period

Question | Defra | 11 Jun | Re-opening the UK Scampi Market

Question | Scottish Parliament | 11 Jun | Supporting Shetland's Rural Economy

Questions | Cabinet Office | 11 Jun | Control of Fishing in UK Waters
For more information, contact the APPG on Fisheries Secretariat

Katrina Ryan, Sara Mynott and Jacob Ashton
secretariat@fisheriesappg.org
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