Impact of Fisheries Bill for Scottish fishing industry examined

Scottish Affairs Committee hears from stakeholders on the Fisheries Bill

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http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/scottish-affairs-committee/news-parliament-2017/fisheries-bill-hearing-launch-17-19/http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/scottish-affairs-committee/news-parliament-2017/fisheries-bill-hearing-launch-17-19/
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Tuesday, November 27, 2018
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Fisheries law, Fishing, Fishing in Scotland, Fishing industry in Scotland, Fishing industry, Economy of Europe, Scotland, Fisheries science, Environment of Scotland, Common Fisheries Policy, Marine and Fisheries Agency
Summary
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  • The Scottish Affairs Committee will hold a one-off evidence session on the Fisheries Bill on Wednesday 9 January with prominent stakeholders in the Scottish fishing industry and Scottish and UK fisheries Ministers.
  • The UK Fisheries Bill is currently being considered in a Public Bill Committee in Westminster.
  • The Scottish Affairs Committee will examine the implications of the UKs new fisheries policy for Scotland, including issues such as quotas for fishing vessels, known as fishing opportunities, access to Scottish waters and environmental sustainability.
  • The Committee will then question the Scottish and UK fisheries Ministers on the implications of the Fisheries Bill for Scotland.
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