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Policy papers and consultations

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  • Fixed quota allocations: changing the way units are allocated for England’s 10m and under fishing fleet

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

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Introducing a points system for fishing vessel masters convicted of serious offences

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

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and 1 others
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Common Fisheries Policy: European Maritime and Fisheries Fund in the UK (2014 to 2020)

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

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Common Fisheries Policy: implementing the pelagic landing obligation (discard ban) in England

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

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Implementing marketing standards and labelling requirements for fishery and aquaculture products

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

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Fisheries: review of the balance of competences

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

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and 1 others
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Review of monthly statistics 2014

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

    • From: Marine Management Organisation
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  • Fishing quotas in UK: 2014 provisional fishing opportunities

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

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Fish Labelling (England) Regulations 2012

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

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 2010 annual report on the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No. 1185/2003 (shark finning)

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

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Concordat on management arrangements for fishing quotas and licensing in the UK

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

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • European Marine and Fisheries Fund (EMFF)

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

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Informal public consultation on introducing electronic notification of variations to fishing licences

    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.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

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

    The Sea Fish Industry Authority – a discussion with the industry

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Fisheries 2027 – a long-term vision for sustainable fisheries

    Fisheries 2027 aims to explain the changes in fisheries and fisheries management over the past thirty years and what we are now trying to achieve.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • English Scallop Order: consultation on the evidence base for the Impact Assessment

    Through this consultation we hope to gather information which will assist us in finalising the Impact Assessment. This consultation may provide…

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Proposals relating to the common fisheries policy and the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products

    On 13 July 2011 the European Commission published a package of proposals to reform both the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and its supporting supporting Common Market Organisation (CMO) in fishery and aquaculture products

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Impacts of predation by fish-eating birds on inland fisheries

    This paper sets out the scope and timeframes for an evidence led review on policy of controlling predation on inland fisheries.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Reform of Domestic Fisheries Management Arrangements in England

    Seeking views on securing a more prosperous fishing industry with sustainable fish stocks and a health marine environment.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defra’s role in marine science

    Explaining Defra’s role in the government’s vision for clean, healthy, safe, productive and biologically diverse oceans and seas.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2005 to 2010 Labour government