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  • The Marine Management Organisation put out a call for evidence from 1 July 2020 to 8 July 2020 on a proposed king scallop fishery closure in the Dogger Bank area.

  • The Marine Management Organisation is currently consulting on the Draft North East, Draft North West, Draft South East and Draft South West Marine Plans and associated documents.

  • Summary of consultation responses on the Draft North East, North West, South East and South West Marine Plans.

  • This strategy sets out Defra’s equality, diversity and inclusion priorities from 2020 to 2024.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Seeking views on the use of reserve quota in England in 2020. We’re also seeking views on proposed updates to the English Quota Management Rules.

  • Have your say on proposed options to revise the fee structure for HO applications

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Under the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015, the MMO has a duty to produce and publish Business Impact Target (BIT) assessments.

  • Seeking views on introducing I-VMS for all British licenced fishing boats under 12 metres that are fishing in English waters.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Formal consultation on the MMO West of Walney MCZ (specified area) bottom towed fishing gear byelaw 2018.

  • Seeking views on plans to revise the fee structure for marine licensing applications and introducing an online self-service portal.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Consultations now open to help inform marine conservation plans for the future and the views of marine users are urgently sought.

  • This strategy sets out Defra’s equality, diversity and inclusion priorities from 2017 to 2020.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Consultation on the Draft South Marine Plans will take place be between 7 November 2016 and 27 January 2017.

  • This consultation asks for feedback on the draft Statement of Public Participation for each of the next phase of marine plans.

  • 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

  • What the government is doing to protect the marine environment and biodiversity through planning, regulation, science and research.

    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

  • 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

  • Inviting views on proposals to revise the fees structure for marine licensing as operated by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO).

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