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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

Parliament News

New Fisheries Bill Under Analysis

The House of Lords took the Fisheries Bill to committee stage on 2 March. This stage involves a close-focus analysis of the Bill, and discussions over proposed changes. Committee stage continues on 9 March. The Secretariat's digest of significant changes is accessible here.
MMO Fund Open for Applications

The new £15.4m Maritime and Fisheries Fund for England is open for applications. Proposed port developments, seafood processing and marketing, aquaculture investment and vessel safety measures will be considered. The next deadline is 10 April. 
 
EFRA Committee Membership Agreed

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee membership for the new Parliament has been agreed, with Neil Parish once again taking the role of Chair. APPG Chair Sheryll Murray MP (right) was elected as a Member, alongside nine other Members of Parliament.
MMO Consultation on English Reserve Quota

The MMO’s consultation on English reserve quota policy closes on 9 March. They seek opinions from the industry on Defra’s policy on the use of additional fishing quota for fish that must be brought to shore under the Landing Obligation.

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

 

Scottish Seafood Industry Concerned About Impacts of New Immigration Policy
The Scottish Seafood Association and other sector representatives are seeking assurance that new legislation does not lead to the sector facing staff shortages.

Scottish Government Announces Electronic Monitoring Programme
The programme, among a host of other proposed measures, is designed to secure the fleet’s future. The scallop dredge fleet will see changes from next month.

Mixed Opinions Over Rollout of New CatchApp
Designed as a compulsory tool for fishermen to declare landing figures, the CatchApp meets criticism from fishermen.

Deadlock In Brexit Fishing Negotiations
UK-EU negotiations concerning fishing and trade are at an impasse, as access, quota distribution and seafood trade remain disputed issues.

Scottish Pelagic Fishermen's Association Publishes Science Data Policy
The SPFA's new policy outlines their desire to lead in data provision as well as access by and for the fishing industry.

MMO Investigates Co-Existence in Marine Space
Research is ongoing into the degree with which fishing, renewable energy and other industries can co-exist in the same marine area.

Environment Secretary on the Record Over EU Access to UK Waters
The House of Lords' EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee heard from George Eustice MP about forthcoming fisheries negotiations.

Ex-EU Fisheries Chair Gives Evidence to Lords Committee
The House of Lords' EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee heard from Chris Davies on the subject of upcoming UK-EU negotiations.

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 | Committee Stage | Lords | 4 Mar
Amendment 64 | Amendment 75 | Amendment 76 | Amendment 59 | Clause 6 
Amendment 36 | Amendment 35 | Amendment 33 | Amendment 30 | Amendment 28
Amendment 24
Fisheries Bill | Committee Stage | Lords | 2 Mar
Amendment 22 | Amendment 18 | Amendment 17 | Amendment 15 | Amendment 11
Amendment 5 | Amendment 3 | Amendment 4 | Amendment 2 | Amendment 1

Question | Non-EEA Workers in Fisheries | Commons | 4 Mar

Question | Fishing Catch Recording | Commons | 3 Mar

Question | Catch Recording Accuracy | Commons | 3 Mar

Question | Catch Recording Tolerance | Commons | 3 Mar

Question | Catch Recording App | Commons | 2 Mar

Question | Catch Recording Beta Assessment | Commons | 2 Mar

Question | Devolved Catch Recording | Commons | 2 Mar

Question | Devolved Catch Recording | Commons | 2 Mar

Question | Catch Recording App Development | Commons | 2 Mar

Question | Fishermen's Mental Health | Commons | 2 Mar

Question | Migrant Workers in Agriculture | Commons | 2 Mar

Question | Whitstable Oyster Farm | Commons | 2 Mar

Statement | EU Future Relationship | Commons | 27 Feb

Question | Relocating Public Bodies, Including the MMO | Commons | 27 Feb

Question | Non-EEA Workers, West of Scotland | Commons | 27 Feb

Debate (Part 1) | Environment Bill | Commons | 26 Feb
Debate (Part 2) | Environment Bill | Commons | 26 Feb

PM Engagements | UK Fishing | Commons | 26 Feb

Question | Fishing Protection Vessels | Commons | 26 Feb

Question | Landing Declarations | Commons | 26 Feb

Question | Marine Plastics | Commons | 26 Feb

Question | Foreign Companies and UK Vessels | Lords | 26 Feb

Debate | Scottish Fisheries | Scottish Parliament | 26 Feb

Question | Fishing and Farming | Scottish Parliament | 20 Feb
For more information, contact the APPG on Fisheries Secretariat

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