Committee questions UK fishing industry representatives
15 November 2017
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee holds its first evidence session for its fisheries inquiry. The aim of the session is to highlight the main challenges and opportunities for UK fisheries after withdrawal from the EU.
Witnesses
Wednesday 15 November 2017, Committee Room 8, Palace of Westminster
At 9.30am
- Bertie Armstrong, Chief Executive Officer, Scottish Fishermen's Federation
- Mike Cohen, Chairman, The National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations
- Dr Bryce Beukers-Stewart, Lecturer, Environment Department, University of York
Purpose of the session
In this session, a panel representing the UK Fishing Industry will address key opportunities and challenges for the industry following the Government's announcement on 2 July 2017 that it will be withdrawing from the Common Fisheries Policy (CPF) and the announcement of a Fisheries White Paper and Bill.
Further information
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