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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
Next Week: UK Fishing and Offshore Wind

We look forward to welcoming speakers to our online #FishingAndWind event, hearing from those who are working to integrate UK fishing and offshore wind. The event will cover the progress and challenges that have been experienced, where work needs to be done, and what the future holds for the UK’s marine environment. The event will be taking place on Thursday 20 May, click below to sign up:
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Parliament News
UK and Norway Fail to Secure Fishing Deal

The failure to reach a deal following five months of ongoing discussion means that the nations will not have fishing access to each other’s waters and quota exchanges will not take place for 2021. Negotiations for a 2022 agreement are due to begin in the Autumn.
Unhappiness Over EU-UK TCA Leads to French Protest in Jersey Waters

Last week's blockade of Jersey capital St Helier by French fishing boats was fuelled by disputes over access to the island's territorial waters. French vessel owners have challenged the imposition of restrictions. It is hoped that better communication can allay tensions.
EFRA Calls on Government to Ease Export Burdens

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has published a report investigating what caused the export delays earlier this year, and is calling on the government to lessen the administrative and financial burdens surrounding seafood and meat exports to the EU.

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

Fluctuations in Catch Advice Prompt Call for Special Scientific Review Panel
Scotland's two largest fishing associations (SFA and SWFPA) are requesting formation of a review panel to give second opinion on ICES stock assessments.

Shetland Shellfish Management Organisation Keeps MSC Ecolabel
The SSMO has passed its annual audit for MSC certification of brown crab and king scallop fisheries, setting it as a national leader in inshore fisheries management. 

Proposals to Shift UK Haddock, Hake and Monkfish Quota Met With Concern
Some are concerned that a request to redeploy quota from the North Sea to off Scotland's west coast could compromise the sustainable fishing of certain stocks.

Clean Catch UK App Enables Fishing Industry to Easily Report Bycatch
The new app hopes to facilitate collaboration between scientists and fishermen, and is being used by England's south-west fleet with a view for further expansion.

Peterhead Port Authority has reported a £12.5m turnover for fish landings in 2020 Despite the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and Brexit, Britain’s largest fishing port maintained a strong trading year and is continuing with plans for net zero.

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 | DHSC | 29 Apr | Negative COVID-19 test window for foreign crews

Question | Defra | 29 Apr | Data exchange: EU vessels' catch in UK waters

Question | Defra | 29 Apr | Eliminating cetacean bycatch

Question | Defra | 29 Apr | Support from the Seafood Response Fund: small vessels

Question | Defra | 29 Apr | Assessing the economic impacts of the fishing industry

Question | Scotland Office | 29 Apr | Role in establishing the UK £100m support fund
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