the UK Government may not result in greater catches for British fisherman, according to the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations and other industry campaigners. Whilst the UK is still a member of the EU, fishermen will have to maintain their current quotas and there is no guarantee that new limits negotiated after the UK Government will be more generous. International agreements on fishing will still apply and the UK will be unable to ringfence its fish resources. UK think tank, The New Economics Foundation, also warned that those expecting a quick end of quotas would be disappointed. Many British fisherman currently receive EU subsidies, therefore increased costs could be subsidised by Brexit or passed on to consumers. Meanwhile, green activists are calling for a government plan on sustainable fishing after the UK Government.
Brexit may not result in greater catches for British fisherman, according to the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations and other industry campaigners. Whilst the UK is still a member of the EU, fishermen will have to maintain their current quotas and there is no guarantee that new limits negotiated after Brexit will be more generous. International agreements on fishing will still apply and the UK will be unable to ringfence its fish resources. UK think tank, The New Economics Foundation, also warned that those expecting a quick end of quotas would be disappointed. Many British fisherman currently receive EU subsidies, therefore increased costs could be subsidised by the UK Government or passed on to consumers. Meanwhile, green activists are calling for a government plan on sustainable fishing after Brexit.