MPs scrutinise Government’s support for fishing sector post-Brexit
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee holds the first session of its inquiry into the UK Seafood Fund (UKSF) at 2.30 PM on Tuesday 7 June in Committee Room 6 of the House of Commons.
In addition to other UK funding that has replaced EU funding for the sector following Brexit, the Government established the £100m UKSF in December 2021. The areas earmarked for investment by the UKSF are Infrastructure, Science and Innovation, Skills and Training, and Seafood Promotion for exports.
Likely areas of questioning
This session will look at how the UKSF will help overcome the challenges facing the UK fishing industry, ports, processors, training and coastal communities. Witnesses’ views will also be sought on what the UKSF’s priorities should be within the areas set out by Government.