Lords debates Fisheries Bill
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Tuesday, February 11, 2020
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Members of the Lords will discuss the key principles and purpose of the Fisheries Bill during second reading on Tuesday 11 February.
Key Points:
- Members of the Lords will discuss the key principles and purpose of the Fisheries Bill during second reading on Tuesday 11 February.
- Speakers expected to take part include a member of the ClientEarth Development Committee and a trustee of Seafarers UK.
- Lord Gardiner of Kimble (Conservative), Parliamentary Under Secretary at the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, is expected to open the debate on the bill and respond on behalf of the government.
- protect the UK's marine environment by extending the powers of the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and Scottish and Welsh Ministers.