Need Should be Basis For Additional Quota
The NFFO has written to the Secretary of State, George Eustice, arguing that additional quota…
The National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations
Whilst the Exit talks in Brussels judder forward, on both sides there is a great deal of activity taking place just below the surface. As might be expected, the NFFO is fully engaged in building the conditions for a positive outcome for the UK fishing industry. Our activities were reported to our AGM, on 11th October, where the UK Fisheries Minister also confirmed Defra’s commitment to a clear but smooth departure from the EU and therefore, legally and logically, the Common Fisheries Policy.
A flavour of the Federation’s work can be seen from the following checklist:
The Federation’s positions on the UK’s departure from the EU and post-Brexit management regime have clearly been spelt out over two policy papers, the contents of which have now been thoroughly discussed and analysed.
Our principle focus now in ensuring that fishing is given sufficient political priority to ensure a safe passage through the turbulent waters of the exit negotiations and the smooth establishment of the UK as an independent coastal state, with the rights, and duties associated with that responsibility.