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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 | Local Decision-Making for UK Fishing

Our upcoming online event will focus on Local Decision-Making for UK Fishing. We plan to hear from local councils, partnerships and fishing collectives about how regional management can benefit fisheries and fishing communities.

The event will take place via Zoom on Tuesday 29 September at 11am - 12.30pm.
All are welcome to attend.
Find more information here.
To register, get in touch at secretariat@fisheriesappg.org.

Parliament News

Fisheries Bill Enters Report Stage

The Fisheries Bill has undergone scrutiny by the Public Bill Committee, who reported to the House by 17 September. Their report will be available soon on Hansard. The transcripts for the Committee Stage debates are available here.
Defra Guidance on Brexit Food Labelling Changes

Defra has released guidance on food labelling changes from January 2021, namely for goods exported to the EU and those sold in the UK. This includes information relevant to seafood products, such as hygiene legislation, health and identification marks and catch certificates.

MMO Helps Industry Prepare for New Trading Relationships 

The MMO are helping the fishing industry prepare for new trading relationships. They have published an article to raise awareness of the catch and sales records that fishermen must submit in order for the industry to operate from 1 January 2021.

Marine Scotland Publishes Updates for Transition Period

Marine Scotland has published a webpage covering useful links for Scottish seafood imports and exports, to help the fisheries sector prepare for the end of the Brexit transition period. The UK will trade with the EU on a 'third country' basis from January 2021.

Fisheries News
A round-up of the latest UK-relevant fishing news from a variety of sources.
 
Welsh Minister Responds to Welsh Gov's 'Brexit and Our Seas' Consultation 
The Welsh Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs has issued a statement stressing the need to develop a Welsh fisheries policy which 'works for Wales'. 

Seafish Release September's 'Marine Environment News in Brief'
The update includes the Seafood Innovation Fund's Baseline Review of innovation technologies relevant to UK seafood, and a summary of the Welsh government's Marine Planning webinars. 

New Marine Research Centre for Yorkshire
The Holderness Fishing Industry Group has opened the new centre in Bridlington, which will conduct important research on North Sea fishing grounds.

Lerwick Port Continues to Feel Effects of the Pandemic
The Lerwick Port Authority in Shetland says the effects of Covid-19 continue to be felt through reduced daily port activity, although fishing vessel traffic is stable.

Marine Scotland Food and Drink Fortnight 
Marine Scotland speak to Shetland Seafood Markets as part of a series that shines a light on how the seafood industry has adapted to the coronavirus pandemic.

 

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 | Public Bill Committee | 8 Sep
Clause 1 | Clause 2 | Clause 3 | Clause 4 | Clause 5 | Clause 6
Clause 7 | Clause 8 | Clause 9 | Clause 10 | Clause 11

Fisheries Bill | Public Bill Committee | 10 Sep
Clause 12 | Clause 13 | Schedule 2 | Clause 14 | Clause 15 | Clause 16 | Clause 17 | Clause 18 | Clause 19 | Schedule 3 | Clause 20 | Clause 21 | Clause 22 | Clause 23 | Schedule 4 | Clause 24 | Clause 25 | Clause 26 | Clause 27 | Clause 28 

Fisheries Bill | Public Bill Committee | 15 Sep
Clause 35 | Schedule 6 | Clause 36 | Schedule 7 | Clause 37 | Clause 38 | Clause 41 | Clause 42 | Clause 43 | Schedule 8 | Clause 45 | Clause 46 | Schedule 9 | Clause 47 | Schedule 10 | Clause 48 | Clause 51 | Clause 52 | Clause 53 | Part 1 | Part 2 | Clause 54 | New Clause 1 | New Clause 2 | New Clause 3 | New Clause 10 | New Clause 11 | New Clause 12 | New Clause 13 | New Clause 14 | New Clause 15 | New Clause 16 | New Clause 17 | New Clause 18 | New Clause 19 | New Clause 20 | New Clause 21 

Debate | Agricultural Bill | 15 Sep | Domestic Food Supply

Question | Defra | 11 Sep | Marine Protected Areas and Trawlers 

Question | Defra | 10 Sep | Sustainable Fishing 

Question | Defra | 10 Sep | Scottish Fishing Communities 

Question | Defra | 10 Sep | Fishing Quota Allocation 

Question | Defra | 10 Sep | Marine Protected Areas and Supertrawlers 

Question | Scottish Parliament | 10 Sep | EU Negotiations and Fishing Rights

Question | Scottish Parliament | 9 Sep | Fishing Industry and Wind Farms

Question | Defra | 9 Sep | Ban on Seal Shooting in UK Waters

Question | Scotland Office | 9 Sep | Support for the Scottish Fishing Sector

Question | Ministry of Defence | 8 Sep | Patrol Vessels for Fisheries Safeguarding

Question | Defra | 7 Sep | Avoiding Overfishing of Non-Assessed Fish Stocks

Question | Defra | 7 Sep | Biodiversity Targets for Fisheries

Question | Defra | 7 Sep | Plans for Supertrawlers in UK Waters

Question | International Trade | 7 Sep | Trade and Agriculture Commission: Fish
For more information, contact the APPG on Fisheries Secretariat

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