United Kingdom: First Scottish seafood task force meeting promises rapid action on border issues

Published 2021년 2월 16일

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A new seafood task force, including senior political figures, industry representatives, and U.K. government officials, met for the first time to address ongoing problems with exports to European Union markets following Brexit. The task force will focus on developing solutions and providing evidence of delivery, rather than just discussing issues. Topics discussed included the movement of mixed loads and variation in load clearance times. The task force will also work to streamline export processes, fix IT systems, and resolve trade issues with the EU. A scheme has also been launched to provide financial support to businesses that have suffered financial losses due to delays in exporting fresh or live fish and shellfish to the EU.

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A new seafood task force, formed in the wake of Brexit, met for the first time on 12 February, drawing together senior political figures, industry representatives and U.K. government officials, to try to solve ongoing problems with exports to European Union markets.Chaired by U.K. Government Minister for Scotland David Duguid, the virtual meeting was attended by U.K. Environment Secretary George Eustice, and Scotland Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy Fergus Ewing.The Scottish Seafood Exports Taskforce included members of the catching, processing, and exporting sectors. Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs and the U.K. Government Border Delivery and Protocol Group were also represented.“This taskforce is about developing solutions and delivering action rapidly. It is not a talking shop and we will provide evidence of delivery,” Duguid said.Eustice said other U.K. government working groups to tackle immediate problems would continue to operate and support businesses to adjust to the ...

Source: Seafoodsource