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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
UK Fishing in a Changing Climate | Policy Brief

We have now published a policy brief detailing the outcomes of November's event, UK Fishing in a Changing Climate. The brief covers how climate change is affecting the fishing industry, and how fishermen, scientists and legislators can collaborate to prepare for future changes. Read it at the link below.
Policy Brief
Staying Safe at Sea | Recording and Summary

Our final event for 2020 explored how legislation, outreach, technology and collaboration can improve fishing safety, and heard from a diverse array of voices from around the UK covering legislation, communication and technology. Watch the recording of the event, and see a summary of the discussion, at the link below.
Video and Discussion

Parliament News
Overview of Changes for Fishermen from 1 January

Fishing News has collated an overview of the main changes the catch sector can expect to see from New Year’s Day, as the Brexit transition period draws to a close. The article covers licenses, access, effort limits, removal of fishing gear outside UK waters, and landing in EU ports.
Trial and Test Phase for Fish Export Service

The MMO is urging fish exporters to test out the trial version of the new Fish Export Service, which is available until 18 December. Fish exporters can practice creating sample catch certificates, processing and storage documents, before the official launch on 29 December.

Fisheries Act 2020 Full Text Released

The new Fisheries Act is now officially part of UK law, and is publicly available here. The APPG on Fisheries Secretariat will soon be publishing a digest of the Act's key points - look out for it on social media, on our website and in your inbox.

Fisheries News
A round-up of the latest UK-relevant fishing news from a variety of sources.
 
MMO Fast-Track Grants Scheme Now Closed
Now the scheme has closed, the MMO is working with applicants to issue the grants, to improve fishing vessel health and safety, and aid ports and harbours.

Fathom Podcast Breaks Down Fisheries Act
The Fathom Podcast’s latest episode features interviews with the Fisheries Minister and Defra Deputy Director, who explain what the new Act means for UK fishermen.

Seafish Publish Review into Impacts of Covid-19 on Sector
The review examines how seafood supply, production, distribution and markets were affected by the pandemic between July to September 2020.

Marine Stewardship Council to Suspend Eight Atlantic Certificates
MSC will suspend 8 certificates for North Atlantic blue whiting and Atlanto-Scandian herring fisheries, due to lack of agreement over stock management.

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 | Commons | 9 Dec | EU Withdrawal Agreement, including NI Fishing

Question | Defra | 9 Dec | Fish Export Certification & Environmental Health Officers

Debate | Commons | 9 Dec | Preparedness for Brexit & Scotland's Fishing Industry

Debate | Commons | 8 Dec | Northern Ireland, including Fishing and the EU

Debate | Scottish Parliament | 8 Dec | Brexit Readiness, including Scottish Fishing

Debate | Commons | 7 Dec | Future UK-EU Relationship, including Fishing

Question | Transport | 3 Dec | Decarbonising the Maritime Industry

Question | Defra | 2 Dec | Effects of Wind Turbines on Marine Life

Question | Home Office | 1 Dec | Fisheries and UK Border Force

Question | Defra | 30 Nov | Letter from Fisheries Leaders on Catch Certificates

Question | Defra | 30 Nov | UK Fishing in Norway, Greenland and Faroes Waters

Debate | Commons | 26 Nov | Climate Change Assembly UK, including Fish Stocks

Question | Defra | 26 Nov | Dutch, Swedish and Icelandic Access to UK Waters

Question | Defra | 26 Nov | Tariffs on Fish after the Transition Period

Question | Defra | 26 Nov | Food Security, including Fish

Questions | Commons | 26 Nov | EFRA Secretary Statement, including Fisheries

Debate | Commons | 25 Nov | UK-Japan Agreement, including Fish
For more information, contact the APPG on Fisheries Secretariat

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