Fishing quota allocation: additional fishing quota in England
Detail of outcome
We will continue to use the responses to inform development of policy around allocating Additional Quota from 2021 onwards. We will be undertaking further engagement with industry and other stakeholders in the near future and expect to consult formally in 2020.
Detail of feedback received
We received 34 responses to this call for evidence. There was no consensus regarding how additional quota should be allocated in the future. Views regarding the positive and negative aspects of the current system were varied and at times conflicting. No clear view regarding priorities for allocating additional quota in future emerged from the responses.
Original consultation
Consultation description
We’re seeking evidence to help develop a new approach for allocating any additional English fishing quota we may secure during negotiations following Brexit. In particular, we want to hear from the fishing industry and others in England and the Crown Dependencies, on issues like:
- establishing a reserve of quota
- improving how the discard ban works in practise
- allocating fishing opportunities through a tendering or auctioning system
- how to redefine the “under 10 metre” category
- trialling an effort (days at sea) regime instead of a quota regime for inshore fisheries
- how to make sure coastal communities benefit from quota
This consultation has been extended to 13 September 2019.
Last updated 25 October 2019 + show all updates
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Added a summary of feedback received.
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The closing date for the call for evidence has now been extended to 11:45pm on 13 September 2019 in order to maximise the time available for stakeholders to respond.
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First published.