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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
APPG Event | UK Fisheries in a Changing Climate

We are pleased to launch our next event, which will explore the effects of climate change on UK fisheries, and hear ideas on how the UK fleet can adapt. This event will hear from people with expertise and first-hand experience of the effects of climate change on the UK fishing industry.

The event will take place via Zoom on Wednesday 4 November at 10am-11.30am.
All are welcome to attend.
Find out more
Register to attend

Parliament News
Government Launches Consultations on UK Fishing

The package of 3 consultations seeks views on how to boost the UK fishing industry. This includes a strengthened 'economic link' for English vessels, how to split new quota between the four nations of the UK, and how to distribute England’s quota share among its fishing fleet.
Scottish Government Considers Fisheries Changes

The Scottish government is considering major changes for fisheries management from 2021. Possible changes include introducing TACs for some non-quota species, quota management responsibilities for groups other than POs, and strengthening of regional inshore fisheries groups.

Support for Northern Irish Fishing Fleet

The Northern Ireland government has announced a support package of up to £1.7 million to support their fishing fleet in responding to shifting markets for key species, in light of Covid-19. This is in addition to the £1.5 million package administered in April, and has been developed through discussions with industry.

Fisheries Bill Completes Report Stage

The Fisheries Bill has undergone the report stage and third reading in the House of Commons, and will now return to the House of Lords for consideration of amendments. The transcript for the Report Stage debate is available here.

Fisheries News
A round-up of the latest UK-relevant fishing news from a variety of sources.
 
Seafish Releases Economics of the UK Fishing Fleet 2019
The newly published report shows that the fleet saw £1 billion turnover last year. An accompanying online tool enables exploration of the report’s underlying data.

Recommendation for Classifying Deckhands on Over-9m Vessels as Skilled Workers
The Migration Advisory Committee made the recommendation which, if accepted by the Home Office, could make it easier for UK vessel owners to recruit foreign crews.

Guidance for Scottish Seafood Sector to Prepare for End of Transition Period
The guidance released by the Scottish government and Food Standards Scotland includes information on trade and certification requirements.

New 'Safety Net' Initiative Addresses Small-Scale Fishers' Financial Resilience
The initiative, launched by Seafarers UK, is backed by research in a landmark report that proposes ten recommendations for policy, charities and industry.

Project UK Launches Website Exploring Fishery Improvement Projects
Project UK is a collaborative partnership led by MSC, that aims to help UK fisheries become more sustainable by helping them meet MSC certification.

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 | Third Reading | 13 Oct | Debate
Schedule 8 | Schedule 10 | Schedule 11
New Clause 8 | New Clause 10 | New Clause 3
Clause 1 | Clause 16 | Clause 37 | Clause 49 | Clause 50
Scotland | Northern Ireland | 

Debate | Westminster Hall | 13 Oct | Lifeboats during Covid-19

Question | Commons | 13 Oct | Economic Support, including Seafood Businesses

Debate | Stormont | 12 Oct | EU/UK Withdrawal Agreement, including Fisheries

Question | Stormont | 12 Oct | Supertrawlers in Northern Irish Waters

Question | Defra | 12 Oct | First UK-Norway Annual Fisheries Agreement

Question | Defra | 12 Oct | Fishing Licence Condition for Under-10m Vessels

Question | Defra | 9 Oct | Import of Shark Fins into the UK

Question | Defra | 8 Oct | UK Access to Icelandic Fishing Waters

Question | Defra | 7 Oct | Economic Link Rule and Foreign Owned Vessels

Question | Defra | 7 Oct | Fishing Licence Conditions and Catch Records

Question | Defra | 5 Oct | UK-Norway Fisheries Agreement - Species and Quotas

Question | Transport | 5 Oct | Fishing Vessels Picking Up Munitions in Nets

Question | Transport | 5 Oct | Ardglass Trawler Picking up Munitions
For more information, contact the APPG on Fisheries Secretariat

Jacob Ashton, Katrina Ryan and Rebecca Kaye
secretariat@fisheriesappg.org
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