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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
Data, Tech and Innovation in UK Fishing

There is still time to sign up to our next public event, which will take place on 24 March at 10am. We will hear from innovators across the fisheries space, who will explore the advantages their technologies bring to the fisheries sector and put forward their predictions for the uptake of innovative advances into the future.

To register as an attendee, and to see the event agenda, click the link below.
See the agenda & register here

Parliament News
UK, Norway and EU Sign Trilateral Agreement on Catch Limits for 2021

The UK has reached an agreement with the EU and Norway on catch limits for 2021 for six jointly-managed fish stocks in the North Sea. This marks the first time the UK has participated in such discussions as an independent coastal state.
MMO Releases Further Details on the Seafood Response Fund

Further information has been released on the Seafood Response Fund (SRF), detailing eligibility and payment logistics. The SRF is designed to help UK fishing and shellfish aquaculture businesses affected by the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit earlier this year.
Home Office Accepts Deckhands as Skilled Workers

The UK Home Office has accepted a recommendation to classify deckhands on large vessels with three or more years of experience as eligible for skilled workers visas. This makes it easier for skippers and vessel owners to recruit skilled crew members from outside the UK.
£1.3 Million Support Fund for Welsh Seafood Sector

The Welsh Government has launched the new £1.3m Welsh Seafood Sector Resilience Scheme, to support Wales’ fisheries and aquaculture sector following disruptions caused by Covid-19 and Brexit. The available grants are subject to specified qualifying criteria, with applications closing on 31 March.

Fisheries News
A round-up of the latest UK-relevant fishing news from a variety of sources.
 
Environment Sub-Committee Discuss Impacts of Offshore Wind 
On 17 March, the EU Sub-Committee heard from experts about possible ecological impacts of North Sea offshore wind, including potential conflicts with fishing.

Scottish Government Provides Extra Support for Ports and Harbours
Ports and harbours across Scotland have received £1.8m following Brexit related losses. The investment will provide funds for safety improvements and repair works.

Defra Release Report on Co-Designing the Principles for Low Impact Fishing
The project report explores and documents the factors involved in defining low impact fishing, emphasising the importance of effective collaboration and co-design.

FIS Pushes for Progress in Scottish Seafood Sector with Two New Projects
FIS (Fisheries Innovation Scotland) launches two novel projects undertaking pioneering research in emissions technology and digitalisation of the Scottish fleet. 

Numerous and Diverse Job Vacancies across Scotland's Seafood Processing Sector
Job openings across the £1.6bn sector have sparked the recruitment campaign   'Sea A Bright Future', led by Seafish UK and the Scottish Seafood Association.

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 | 12 Mar | Number of at sea inspections each month in 2020

Debate | Commons | 10 Mar | Call for PM to help boost domestic fish consumption

Debate | Commons | 9 Mar | Suggested tax cut for new fishing boats

Question | Defra | 9 Mar | Number of at sea inspections in Feb 2021

Question | Defra | 9 Mar | EU vessels landing in UK ports in 2021

Question | Defra | 9 Mar | Encouraging consumption of British shellfish

Question | Defra | 8 Mar | Possible quota reductions if fish stocks fall below MSY

Question | Defra | 5 Mar | Income impacts from Covid-19 and transition period end

Question | Lords | 4 Mar | Industry discussions during UK-EU TCA negotiations

Debate | Commons | 4 Mar | Impact of UK-EU TCA on Scottish fishing

Debate | Commons | 4 Mar | EU imports: standards and requirements

Debate | Commons | 4 Mar | Continued challenges for the UK fishing industry

Question | Trade | 4 Mar | Fishing and agriculture subsidies
For more information, contact the APPG on Fisheries Secretariat

Jacob Ashton, Katrina Ryan and Jax Keenan
secretariat@fisheriesappg.org
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