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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 will be on Thursday 4 June at 3pm, and is open to all. The event will focus on innovative responses to the pandemic from seafood businesses and fisheries support organisations. Get in touch to register.

Parliament News
First Round of Grants Awarded Under DSS Scheme

The government’s Domestic Seafood Supply Scheme has awarded its first round of grants. Part of a wider financial package offering support to the UK fisheries sector, the grants are awarded to innovative projects working to facilitate the sale and consumption of locally caught seafood.

Draft Fisheries Framework Agreement Published

The government has published its Draft Fisheries Framework Agreement, following its presentation to EU negotiators. Although the UK Chief Negotiator says discussions have been good, a deadlock remains over including fisheries within a UK-EU trade agreement. 
Seafish Spotlights Innovation for the Future of UK Fishing

The latest edition of Seafish's ‘Quay Issues’ magazine highlights innovative ideas for tackling future challenges from across the UK fishing industry, including the possibility of a future emissions-free fleet as part of the global effort to tackle climate change.

New Fisheries Bill Progressing Through Lords

The House of Lords finished close analysis of the Fisheries Bill on 11 March. The Bill will now move on to the report stage, at a date to be announced. 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.

Importance of UK Fishing Industry for Food Security Highlighted by COVID-19 
The long-term sustainability of UK fish stocks is important for ensuring future food security, according to the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen's Association. 

COVID-19 Recovery Provides Opportunity to Raise Industry Standards 
The Scottish Seafood Association asserts that the period of recovery from COVID-19 could provide a 'golden opportunity' to set the highest industry standards.

Call for Opinions on Fishing Safety and Risk Management during COVID-19 
The NFFO is compiling an information risk-mitigation checklist to provide advice to fishermen going out to sea during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Low Prices and Supply Chain Issues as Supply of Nephrops Outweighs Demand 
According to UK Producer Organisations, collaborative efforts are underway to address the issue and find an acceptable outcome for those affected. 

JNCC Launches New Toolkit to Facilitate Collaborative Management of UK MPAs
The outcome of a 2-year collaborative project, the toolkit outlines the key elements to consider when establishing a participatory approach to management in MPAs.

Online Platform Launched to Enhance Sales of UK Seafood
Created with funding from Fish on Friday’s COVID-19 Rapid Response Grant Program and Seafarers UK, the platforms aims to boost sales at no cost to the user.

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 | Commons | 26 May | Sea Bass Conservation

Question | Commons | 26 May | Support for Fisheries: COVID-19 and Brexit

Question | Commons | 20 May | Dolphin- and Turtle-Friendly Tuna Fishing

Question | Lords | 20 May | Updates on Ongoing UK-EU Fisheries Negotiations

Debate | Commons | 19 May | UK-EU Negotiations, including Fisheries

Question | Commons | 19 May | Promoting UK Food Producers, including Seafood

Question | Commons | 19 May | Financial Support for Food Producers

Debate | Lords | 14 May | Food Supply and Security, including Fisheries

Bill | Commons | 13 May | Coronavirus Emergency Food Plan
For more information, contact the APPG on Fisheries Secretariat

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