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At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement discusses amendments to licensing provisions for foreign fishing vessels in UK waters. The amendment proposes changes to how catch quotas are allocated, removing historical catch levels as a basis for distribution and prioritizing environmental and local economic criteria.
Action Requested
Victoria Prentis proposes an amendment that would allow the issuance of temporary licences to foreign fishing boats through electronic communication, with a period not exceeding three weeks. She also outlines a contingency plan to issue licences within a shortened timeframe if needed and emphasizes the importance of maintaining regulatory consistency for both UK and foreign vessels.
Key Facts
- The amendment introduces an expedited process for granting temporary licences to foreign fishing boats.
- These licences will be communicated electronically to the European Commission or relevant regulatory authority.
- The proposal aims to provide maximum flexibility for UK licensing authorities while ensuring compliance with rules.
- Amendment 119 removes historical catch as a basis for allocating quotas.
- Smaller boats provide more job opportunities than larger counterparts; in 2016, they landed 11% of fish by value but employed nearly half of all fishers.
- Labour's amendments would redistribute a small proportion of opportunities to the under-10 metre fishing fleet.
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