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Andrew George MP Chairs Bluefin Tuna review meeting
Andrew George MP was asked to chair a recent review meeting in Newlyn on the sustainable management of Bluefin Tuna and the associated fishery in the waters around the Cornish Coast and western approaches. Bluefin Tuna have returned to our waters after it was all but fished out about 60 years ago. Though recovery (most […]
George ‘disappointed’ by reports on EU-UK fishing deal
Following reports that EU fishing vessels will continue to have access to (the 6-12 nm zone of) UK waters until 2038 – a 12 year extension of the current deal – West Cornwall MP Andrew George, who lobbied Ministers on the deal (attached), commented: “This is very disappointing. The fishing industry was let down by […]
Minister promises to act on MP’s call for Fairer Fishing Quotas
A debate in parliament led by West Cornwall MP Andrew George has resulted in a promise for action by Fisheries Minister Daniel Zeichner MP, with an agreement to tackle other important questions in the coming months. The MP, whose constituency includes Newlyn, one of the UK’s biggest fishing ports, challenged the Minister to look closer at […]
Andrew George MP Calls for Fairer Fishing Quotas
Andrew George MP has secured a Westminster debate on the state of the UK Fishing industry on Wednesday 26th March. The 90 minute debate will attract MPs from across the house and will be answered by Fisheries Minister Daniel Zeichner MP. Mr. George said: “We’re almost a quarter of the way through 2025, so can […]
Andrew George MP Presses Minister to Support Handline Fishermen
Andrew George, MP for West Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Constituency of St Ives and the Liberal Democrat leader on environment and fishing issues in the Commons, today called on Ministers to give their support to Cornish handlining mackerel fishermen. During this morning’s Defra Questions session in Parliament Mr George asked Fisheries Minister Richard […]