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  • Seeking views on implementing the demersal landing obligation, also known as a discard ban, in England.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • What the government is doing to protect fish stocks by managing quotas, reducing discards, reforming fisheries and funding research and monitoring programmes.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Seeking views on plans to simplify fishing vessel licensing in England. This includes removing outdated and unnecessary rules.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • This is a triennial review of the Marine Management Organisation.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • We are asking for evidence that helps us understand how IFCAs work so we can prepare a report into their conduct and operation.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • People interested in influencing catch limit estimations are encouraged to email their views before 5:00pm 25 February 2015.

  • Seeking views on proposals to give England’s under 10m fishing fleet the option to have an annual Fixed Quota Allocation (FQAs).

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Seeking views on proposals to introduce a points system for masters of fishing vessels who are found guilty of serious fisheries offences.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Seeking views on the implementation of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund in the UK.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Seeking views on the proposed method to implement the pelagic landing obligation, also known as a discard ban, in England.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Seeking views on implementing marketing standards and labelling requirements for fish and aquaculture products.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Call for evidence on fisheries for the government’s review of the balance of competences between the UK and the European Union.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • In January 2014, we carried out a review of the publication which included a user consultation exercise.

  • This document sets out the UK fishing quotas for 2014 agreed at the December Fisheries Council.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Seeking views on how Commercial Designations for Fish lists are maintained and updating SI to include EU Fisheries Control requirements.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Annual report on the removal of fins of sharks on board vessels. 

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Fisheries Administrations have agreed a Concordat on the management of the UK’s fish quotas and licences.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • This consultation sought views on proposals on the European Commission’s proposals for the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund. The European…

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • This informal consultation (England only) sets out policy proposals for introducing a system of electronic notification of variations to fishing licences in England which will replace the current system of paper variations.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Sea Fish Industry Authority – a discussion with the industry

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government