It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Rees. The Minister acknowledged the fishing industry's rich heritage and diverse fleets in the south-west, praising the Cornish Fish Producers' Organisation for its innovative work, including Marine Stewardship Council accreditation for Cornish sardines and hake. He highlighted that there are 15 shore-based jobs for every fisherman and that seafood jobs are four times more important to Cornwall than they are to Great Britain as a whole. The Minister addressed pollock fishing challenges by stating that around £400,000 has been paid out so far to compensate those impacted, with owners still submitting paperwork. He also mentioned the importance of bass fishermen and discussed the bass fisheries management plan published last December for sustainable domestic stock management. Regarding tuna quota, he regretted only having 66 tonnes but was keen to increase this in future. The Minister addressed concerns about the Plymouth auction loss by stating a potential role for Government assistance in finding solutions, possibly through convening a cross-party roundtable. He concluded on an upbeat note, affirming the Government's commitment to helping the fishing sector in the south-west.