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HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)If the hon. Lady had been listening to my speech, she would have noted that I just said that of course the fishing industry cannot be fully responsible, but it can play its part.…15 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. New clause 20 addresses the impact of covid-19 on the fishing industry. The coronavirus pandemic has clearly caused immense…15 Sept 2020HANSARDUnpaid Work Experience (Prohibition) (No. 2) BillI congratulate my hon. Friend on bringing forward this incredibly important Bill. Is it not simply the case that many middle-class families, or those with money, can afford for…11 Sept 2020HANSARDUnpaid Work Experience (Prohibition) (No. 2) BillSince 2013, it had been Government policy to name employers who break the national minimum wage law. The naming scheme was suspended by the Government last year. Can the Minister…11 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)I beg to move amendment 117, in clause 25, page 17, line 19, at end insert— “(e) the public.” This amendment would require the Secretary of State to conduct a public consultation…10 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Clause 28 ordered to stand part of the Bill.10 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)I beg to move amendment 125, in clause 28, page 18, line 43, at end insert— ‘(3A) The national fisheries authorities must publish, on at least an annual basis, a comparison of the…10 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)I have heard what the Minister says. However, it is really important that we make sure that recreational fishing is seen as a valid and equal stakeholder. So I will not withdraw…10 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)Amendments 81and 82 and new clause 2 are all about recreational fishing. Amendment 82 recognises the importance of recreational fishing to local economies across the UK and would…10 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)I beg to move amendment 82, in clause 26, page 17, line 44, at end insert— ‘(c) access for the purpose of recreational fishing, including by means of boats chartered for that…10 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)Labour opposes the Minister’s proposal to remove clause 27, which was passed in the other place. We have not moved our amendments to the clause, given the Government’s intention…10 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.10 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)I beg to move amendment 120, in clause 26, page 17, line 44, at end insert— “(3A) When distributing English fishing opportunities, the Secretary of State may redistribute any…10 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.10 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)I beg to move amendment 119, in clause 26, page 17, leave out line 38. This amendment would remove historical catch levels as a basis for distributing catch quotas and effort…10 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Clause 25 ordered to stand part of the Bill .10 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)I am grateful to the right hon. Gentleman, who speaks with great authority on the subject. I guess that that argument could be applied to pretty much any public consultation. The…10 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)I will speak to both amendments. Amendment 117 calls for public consultation prior to the Secretary of State making or withdrawing a determination of fishing opportunities under…10 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.10 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)I beg to move amendment 112, in clause 24, page 17, line 8, leave out “negative” and insert “affirmative”. This amendment would make the relevant regulations subject to the…10 Sept 2020