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  • Defra would welcome your views on a proposal for multi-species management plan for demersal fish stocks and nephrops.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Have your say on how we provide fish passage at Howsham Weir.

  • Seeking views on proposed changes to the 2012 Fisheries Concordat between England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

    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.

  • There are quota management flexibilities to help fishermen operate under the landing obligation. Work continues on how these flexibilities will be applied.

  • Seeking views on options for reducing the unused licences (latent capacity) in the English 10 metre and under finfish and shellfish sectors.

  • The plan sets out how the UK will tackle 4 key aquaculture growth challenges using support from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund.

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Seeking views on implementing the demersal landing obligation, also known as a discard ban, in England.

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

  • 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

  • How the government is encouraging better management of fish stocks and limiting non-native species of fish.

    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 This includes removing outdated and unnecessary rules.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

  • We are asking for evidence that helps us understand how IFCAs work so we can prepare a report into their conduct and operation.

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

  • People interested in influencing catch limit estimations are encouraged to email their views before 5:00pm 25 February 2015.

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

    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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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