Background documents for environmental proposals in #QueensSpeech:
#EnvironmentBill:
#AgricultureBill:
#FisheriesBill:
#coastalfutures19 The UK<10m fleet, which is 80% of our boats, is only allocated 2% of the UK quota. Healthy small vessel fishing industry creates vibrant coastal communities. Reallocation of quota is key to our coastal communities. #FisheriesBill
Let's manage #fisheries sustainably as part of the wider marine environment. The new #FisheriesBill doesn't even have a duty for sustainability! It's completely mental.
#CoastalFutures19
Most of our #fisheries exports go to the EU. Free trade is key for the UK fishing industry. #FisheriesBill #CoastalFutures19
Parliamentary evidence on #fisheriesbill provided. Whew. Ready for another Christmas party tonight!
Confused about the new #FisheriesBill ? The accompanying Explanatory Notes are much easier to understand. Download them here: services.parliament.uk/Bills/2017-19/fisheries/...
Has the marine environment been mentioned at all in the #FisheriesBill debate? @LukePollard @LabourDefra
'The #FisheriesBill: What does it tell us about post-Brexit fisheries policy?'
@chris_huggins: 'the overall shape of post-#Brexit fisheries policy remains uncertain' & questions remain on implementation of environmental objectives