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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
Digest on the Brexit Deal and Fisheries

Our latest blog post gives an overview of what the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement means for the UK fisheries sector - covering quota transfers, access to waters, ongoing negotiations, sustainability and trade. It also includes links to responses from the industry and further useful resources.
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Parliament News
Financial Compensation for Seafood Businesses

UK seafood exporters have been offered financial support from a £23 million fund to compensate businesses “who can evidence a genuine loss in exporting fish and shellfish to the EU”, due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic or the new regulations put in place since the UK's departure from the EU.
Helping the Seafood Industry with New Export Rules

Following reports of disruption to seafood exports to the EU, Defra has signposted the resources available to help exporters comply with the EU's customs system, correctly fill in Catch Certificates and Export Health Certificates, and other administrative aspects.

Fishing Licences from the Single Issuing Authority

Under the new Fisheries Act 2020, fishing licences for UK vessels accessing non-UK waters, and for non-UK vessels accessing UK waters, are issued by the MMO, which is acting in this capacity as the UK Single Issuing Authority. Domestic licences, on the other hand, are the responsibility of the four fishing authorities.

UK Government Signs Agreement with ICES

The UK government has signed a memorandum of understanding with ICES, the advisory body that produces scientific advice for sustainable fisheries management measures. The memorandum outlines how UK scientists will contribute to ICES and how the UK will use its advice.

Fisheries News
A round-up of the latest UK-relevant fishing news from a variety of sources.
 
Lords Committee Receives Evidence from Key Fishing Bodies
The Lords EU Environment Sub-Committee discussed fishing and the EU-UK deal with the MMO, Marine Scotland, Victoria Prentis MP and Defra. 

Environment Minister Sets Out Government's Vision for UK Seas
Speaking at the Coastal Futures conference, Rebecca Pow outlined government efforts for the Global Ocean Alliance, the Fisheries Act 2020, and marine planning.

Seafish Answer FAQs on Seafood Trade with the EU
Seafish's advice covers new procedures for customs, tariffs and VAT since the signing of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement.

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.

Debate | Lords | 19 Jan | EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement and UK Fishing

Statement | Stormont | 19 Jan | North/South Ministerial Council, including Fishing

Question | Defra | 19 Jan | Fisheries and Sustainable Development

Debate | Holyrood | 19 Jan | Compensation for Scottish Fishing Communities

Debate | DAERA | 18 Jan | EU-UK TCA and Northern Irish Fishing

Question | Defra | 15 Jan | Banning Supertrawlers from UK Waters

Debate | Commons | 14 Jan | Business of the House, including Fishing

Urgent Question | Commons | 14 Jan | Consequences of the EU-UK TCA on Fishing

Question | Trade | 14 Jan | Brazil Trade Agreement, including UK Fish

Question | Defra | 14 Jan | Scottish Share of Funding for UK Fishing Industry

Question | Defra | 14 Jan | Access for UK Fishing Vessels to Distant Waters

Question | Defra | 14 Jan | Projected Agricultural Outputs for the UK, including Fish

Debate | Holyrood | 14 Jan | Managing Scotland's Fisheries

Debate| Prime Minister | 13 Jan | Engagements, including Support for Fishing

Question | Foreign Office | 13 Jan | UK-Iceland Relationships for Sustainable Fishing

Debate | Commons | 11 Jan | Global Britain, including Fishing

Question | Foreign Office | 11 Jan | Rockall, Fishing and UK-Ireland Relations

Question | Defence | 11 Jan | Royal Navy Resources to Combat Illegal Fishing

Question | Defra | 11 Jan | Fishing Vessel Size Within Marine Protected Areas

Debate | Lords | 8 Jan | EU-UK TCA, including Fishing
For more information, contact the APPG on Fisheries Secretariat

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