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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 and Government News | Fisheries News | Hansard Monitoring
Fishing Perspectives on Brexit: Have Your Say

The APPG on Fisheries is supporting the compilation of a report that will cover the experiences of members of the UK's fishing industry in light of Brexit. We are looking to collate responses from various members of the fishing industry (including supply chain, processors, exporters), and would really appreciate your input.
 
The Secretariat have provided the following prompts:
  • How has Brexit affected your livelihood?
    • Has the turnover of your business changed?
    • Have you found changes in the availability of labour? 
    • If you are involved in exports, have you seen any financial or regulatory impact since the start of January? 
  • Have any of the impacts been unexpected? If so, which and in what way?
  • What key changes do you want to see to improve or protect your livelihood in the future?
All responses will be anonymised.
Please send responses or any queries to the APPG Secretariat at secretariat@fisheriesappg.org by 17 December. 

Many thanks in advance.
#FishingFinances Event Agenda
We’re pleased to launch the agenda of our upcoming event on financial resilience in fishing communities. We’re looking forward to hearing from speakers from The Seafarers' Charity, Commsave Credit Union, Aberdeenshire Council, Western Isles Fishermen's Association, CnE-Siar, and the Fal Fishery Cooperative CIC.
See the agenda and sign up below.
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Parliament and Government News
Eustice Sets Aim for 2026: An Exclusive 6-12nm Zone for UK Vessels

Secretary of State George Eustice has said that achieving an exclusive 6-12nm zone for UK fishing vessels in 2026 is a major goal for the UK government. He said discussions were ongoing surrounding areas such as catch limits for non-quota stocks.
New Legal Requirement to Report Bycatch to The MMO Within 48 Hours

In order to comply with regulations for fisheries products exports to the US and to assist conservation efforts, there is now a new, mandatory requirement for fishers to report bycatch of marine mammals to the MMO within 48 hours.
Environment Bill Receives Royal Assent Following Agreed Compromises

The Environment Bill has now received Royal Assent and has become an Act of Parliament, following the House of Lords agreeing to compromises on reducing the impact of sewage discharges into rivers and coastal waters.
Scottish Nephrops Secure Government Support

The Scottish government has responded to the Scottish Nephrops Working Group report, voicing its support for the recommendations put forward to address challenges faced by the fleet related to COVID-19. Suggestions include steps to recover existing markets, and development of new ones.

Fisheries News
A round-up of the latest UK-relevant fishing news from a variety of sources.
 
Kingfisher Launches Comprehensive Fishing Restrictions Mapping Service
The new online service for the UK, funded by the EMFF and the MMO, allows fishers to view all UK fishing gear restrictions in one place.

Amended Welfare Bill Recognises Crabs, Octopus and Lobsters as Sentient Beings
The amendment follows a review by LSE, and alters the species' status in government decision making. This will not affect existing industry practices.

SPFA Partners with Shetland UHI to Boost Impact of Fisheries Science
The new relationship aims to promote collaboration between industry and science, maximising the benefits and value of data collection and pelagic stock research.

New Initiative to Train Experts in Responsible Management of UK Marine Resources
The new Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Management, based in the SW, aims to train fifty interdisciplinary PhD students over the next seven years.

'Mussel Power' to Thousands of Children Through Shellfish Tasting Sessions
8,000 students across 200 schools are cooking and tasting UK-grown mussels this week, as part of a programme to increase education on this under-utilised shellfish.

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 | 23 Nov | Support for the UK if export tariffs come into action

Question | Defra | 23 Nov | EU fly-shooting vessels' impact on UK industry

Question | Home Office | 23 Nov | Migrant working status

Member Statement | Stormont | 22 Nov | Industry protocol "madness" in NI

Question | Defra | 18 Nov | Funding to support opportunities for new entrants

Question | Defra | 18 Nov | Schemes to address plastic pollution

Debate | Westminster Hall | 15 Nov | Sewage discharge affecting fisheries

Question | Cabinet Office | 15 Nov | Ministerial duties: UK-EU TCA

Question | Defra | 15 Nov | Elimination of bottom trawling in UK waters

Debate | Lords | 10 Nov | TCA: access licenses granted to EU vessels 

Question | Defra | 10 Nov | Funds for energy-efficient machinery in Northern Ireland

Question | Defra | 10 Nov | Protection of the marine environment

Debate | Holyrood | 10 Nov | Fisheries Negotiations 2021
For more information, contact the APPG on Fisheries Secretariat

Jacob Ashton & Katrina Ryan
secretariat@fisheriesappg.org
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