No10 outlines fisheries threat
Press Review 26 March 2004
A report from the prime minister's strategy unit has warned that the UK fishing industry must reform and downsize by at least 13 per cent if it is to survive.
Fishing must reform or die warns report
News Article 25 March 2004
A report from the prime minister's strategy unit has warned that the UK fishing industry must reform and downsize if it is to survive.
Fishing industry given reform or die warning
Press Review 24 March 2004
In a report to be published tomorrow, the prime minister's strategy unit will warn the UK fishing industry that it must fundamentally reform or face extinction.
Fisheries given £6m for modernisation
News Article 9 March 2004
The Scottish executive has pledged £6 million towards the creation of a sustainable fishing industry.
MPs criticise Food Agency
Press Review 20 February 2004
MPs on the environment, food and rural affairs committee have heavily criticised the Food Standards Agency over its handling of a health scare involving toxins in shellfish.
Food agency slammed over shellfish toxin scare
News Article 20 February 2004
Britain’s food watchdog has been criticised by MPs for the way it has treated the shellfish industry.
BG Group: Welcome
Government Affairs Website Page
Federation of Small Businesses
Government Affairs Website
Bradshaw hails fishing success
News Article 19 December 2003
The government has claimed victory following the latest EU negotiations on fishing quotas.
EU considers further fishing reductions
Press Review 5 December 2003
Fishery Limits (United Kingdom) Bill [HL] (L) [Failed Bill 2003/04 Session]
Legislation 26 November 2003
"To make provision for the United Kingdom to withdraw from the Common Fisheries Policy of the European Union; to amend the Fishery Limits Act 1976; and for connected purposes."
Salmond bids to save Scottish fisheries
News Article 18 November 2003
The SNP's Westminster leader has begun a bid to bring Britain out of the EU's Common Fisheries Policy.
MSP in hot water over fisheries remark
News Article 5 November 2003
Scotland's deputy finance minister has come under fire from fellow MSPs for recommending that the EU's common fisheries policy be scrapped.
Cod crisis is real, Bradshaw tells fishermen
News Article 20 October 2003
The fisheries minister has told Scottish fishermen to "get real" about the future of their industry.
Swinney bids to 'save' Scottish fisheries
News Article 16 October 2003
SNP leader John Swinney has embarked on a national tour as he bids to "save Scottish fisheries".
