Brexit impact on fisheries examined with industry experts
13 December 2017
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee continues its inquiry on fisheries. This session addresses key opportunities and challenges for the fisheries industry following the Government's announcement that it will be withdrawing from the Common Fisheries Policy (CPF) and the announcement of a Fisheries White Paper and Bill.
Witnesses
Wednesday 13 December 2017, Committee Room 8, Palace of Westminster
At 9.30am
- Euan Beaton, President, Macduff Shellfish (Scotland) Ltd
- Daniel Whittle, Managing Director, Whitby Seafoods
- Jimmy Buchan, Business Manager, Scottish Seafood Association
At 10.30am
- Andrew Kuyk CBE, Director General, UK Seafood Industry Alliance
- Mark Simmonds, Policy Manager, British Ports Association
- Martyn Boyers, Chief Executive, Grimsby Fish Dock Enterprises
Aim of the session
The aim of the session is to highlight the main challenges and opportunities for UK fisheries after withdrawal from the EU.
Further information
- Read the House of Commons Library paper on Brexit: What next for UK fisheries?
- Read the House of Commons Library paper on the effect of Brexit on agriculture and fisheries in South West England
- About Parliament: Select committees
- Visiting Parliament: Watch committees
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