Committee receives briefing from fisheries experts

On Wednesday 24 April the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committeeheld a private briefing with fisheries experts on the UKs negotiations with the EU on fisheries and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the UK fishing industry.

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UK Parliament

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http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/environment-food-and-rural-affairs-committee/news-parliament-2017/fisheries-experts-briefing-19-21/

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Friday, May 1, 2020

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Fishing industry

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On Wednesday 24 April the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committeeheld a private briefing with fisheries experts on the UKs negotiations with the EU on fisheries and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the UK fishing industry.
The briefing began with the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on the UK fisheries sector, including the reduction in demand from restaurants and difficulties for exporters.
The Committee is currently undertaking a major inquiry into COVID-19 and Food Supply which is looking at many of these issues.
Last year the EU and the UK committed to reaching an agreement on fisheries by 1 July 2020.