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HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)DEFRA absolutely recognises the benefits of recreational fishing to the nation’s health and economy; I know you do too, Sir Charles. I myself enjoy sea angling, as do other…10 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)I am always fussed about the wording of amendments, but I would like to emphasise the important point that the Government remain fully committed to managing our stocks of fish…10 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)I have absolutely no doubt that more fish will appear, or that we will be entitled to more fish at the end of this year. I absolutely agree with the sentiment of much of what the…10 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)We are concerned about the practical implications of the amendment, as it could result in an unacceptable loss of time in getting access to fishing opportunities at the start of…10 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)In Committee earlier this week, I explained that although fixed quota allocation units do not represent a permanent right to quotas, the High Court has recognised them as a…10 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)The clause provides the Secretary of State with the power to determine the UK’s fishing opportunities, to comply with its international obligations. The Secretary of State will be…10 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)The Government consider that we have struck the right balance between the need for parliamentary scrutiny and the need to react quickly, with secondary legislation, to make what…10 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)As I know you know, Sir Charles, recreational angling within the UK is not currently subject to quota limitations, which the Government are concerned could incorrectly be…10 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)It would indeed be our pleasure that the amendment be withdrawn, because we think it is disproportionately burdensome, though we agree it is well-intentioned and we absolutely…10 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)As far as I am concerned, we are very keen to make the scientific evidence and the baselines that we use as good as possible. I think the hon. Gentleman is aware of the work that…10 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)I could not have put it better myself.10 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)Given the specific nature of this clause, I am not sure that I can answer the hon. Gentleman’s question in the way he would like me to. What we are talking about here is the…10 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)There is already a long-standing effort scheme in place for some shellfish and all demersal fish in the western waters, which will become retained UK law. To effectively manage…10 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)We do not think that this amendment is necessary, as foreign fishing boats do not hold any rights to use British catch or effort quota. UK quota is allocated only to vessels…10 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)The current drafting of clause 24 gives a statutory power to the Secretary of State to determine UK fishing opportunities. The power may be exercised only where necessary to…10 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)I think what we are all learning, Sir Charles, is the extraordinarily complex and interrelated nature of the legislation in this area. I am sure we can always continue to improve…10 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)I beg to move amendment 49, in schedule 4, page 69, line 21, at beginning insert— “(1) Regulations made under section 4B of the Sea Fish (Conservation) Act 1967 (regulations…10 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)I do not think I need to respond to that in detail. The SIs are not different from the provisions of the Bill. As I said, I am sure that the work of the earlier Committees has in…10 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)I beg to move amendment 48, in schedule 4, page 68, line 22, at end insert— “Sea Fish Licensing (Wales) Order 2019 22 The Sea Fish Licensing (Wales) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/507 (W.…10 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)To answer the point directly about whether we are making it easier for foreign boats than for UK boats, that it is not the case. If access is granted, all the facts in the list…10 Sept 2020