Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay has today secured a meeting with Secretary of State for the Environment Michael Gove to discuss concerns raised with him by the Mid-Cornwall fishing community over recently published Brexit plans.
Speaking in Parliament today, Steve said:
“The Secretary of State will not be surprised to learn the fishermen in mid-Cornwall do feel very disappointed and in some cases angry about yesterday’s announcement… would he come and meet with the fishermen of Cornwall… and will he lay out very clearly for the fishermen of Cornwall that this implementation period will only affect one year’s quota negotiations, that their quotas will be protected during this time and at the end of that time we will be taking back control of our waters.”
In reply, the Secretary of State agreed with Steve’s points and also that he would meet with Steve and the fishing community in Mevagissey later this year.
Speaking after the debate, Steve said:
“I am pleased to have raised concerns brought to me by the fishing community about the Brexit proposals published yesterday. I am pleased the Secretary of State listened and agreed to come to Mevagissey and meet with local fishermen. I am also pleased that he confirmed the agreement only lasts for one round of quota negotiations, UK fishing quotas will be protected and we will be taking control of our fishing waters.”