Wednesday, 12 October 2016

Brexit: and life after the Common Fisheries Policy >>> opportunities and challenges

Coastal communities across the UK have been wondering what will be on offer for the fishing industry post-Brexit:
Futures Forum: Brexit: and fishing
Futures Forum: Brexit: and boosting coastal towns and fisheries
Futures Forum: Brexit: and what the UK's fishing industry wants

In particular is the question of what is to replace the current fishing regime - as well as general questions around being able to feed ourselves and what actually 'belongs to us':
Futures Forum: Brexit: and life after the Common Fisheries Policy >>> >>> or: food sovereignty and the commons

The Lords Select Committee has just looked at the issues:

Fisheries policy after Brexit investigated by Committee

07 September 2016

The EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee questions experts and representatives of the fishing industry on UK fisheries policy and the future relationship with the EU regarding fisheries following the vote to leave the European Union.

Witnesses

Wednesday 7 September in Committee Room 2, Palace of Westminster

At 10.30am

Professor Robin Churchill, University of Dundee
Dr Bryce Stewart, University of York
Professor Richard Barnes, University of Hull

At 11.45am

Barrie Deas, Chief Executive, National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations
Bertie Armstrong, Scottish Fisheries Federation
Marcus Coleman, CEO, Seafish
Hazel Curtis, Chief Economist, Seafish

Likely Questions

What opportunities and challenges does leaving the EU present for the fishing industry?
What role does trade with the EU and access to the EU market play for the industry?
What impact could a loss of access to the Single Market and the imposition of tariffs on fish goods have on the industry?
What obligations does the UK have under international law to cooperate and coordinate fisheries management with the EU and neighbouring states? To what extent will it be in the UK's interest to do so?
What historical access rights does the UK have and would other states be entitled to revoke these, if the UK restricts access to UK waters?

Further Information

Fisheries policy after Brexit investigated by Committee - News from Parliament - UK Parliament
Brexit: fisheries inquiry - UK Parliament

The Fisheries Minister has already given some feedback:
Brexit fish talks will be UK wide – minister - FISHupdate

See also:
DMF October e-Newsletter | Devon Maritime Forum
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