Mikey B Posted March 25, 2017 Report Posted March 25, 2017 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/03/24/theresa-may-announce-uk-will-reclaim-waters-british-fishermen/ In the Telegraph today Theresa May expected to announce wihtin weeks that the UK will reclaim its waters fro British fishermen by pulling out of a deal that pre-dates the EU.......... Common sense prevails..............! Mikey B. Maverick Martin, Wedger, Leicester Fisheagle and 1 other 4 Quote
Jim Posted March 25, 2017 Report Posted March 25, 2017 Better buy a few more ships for the Navy then. I don't think that the 3 that we have left will be enough !. sparky 1 Quote
Hooky Posted March 26, 2017 Report Posted March 26, 2017 It really wont make any real difference, how many "British" boats have sold the quotas and rights on to other countries ? they were sold on many years ago., the fish will still end up in a different continent no matter what flag or port they operate from ! The only real answer is the toughest call, total ban on ALL trawling for 10 years at least or its all over . lofty 1 Quote
Mike Fox Posted March 26, 2017 Report Posted March 26, 2017 I am but a simple man, but lets be honest here, I'd like to see: - 200 miles territorial waters back... - New Fisheries patrol boat building programme...to maintain a 24 hour service, 365 days per year... - Vessels to be equipped with capability of sinking illegally fishing vessels, when crew arrested... - More employment for ex-naval officers, support services, engineering, suppliers etc... - Revoke all old licenses, and start again with a clean slate... - Total ban on all nets within 6 miles of shore... - Careful monitoring and control of licensed fleets, with sales into UK ports only... - Strict management of stocks, with the UK controlling quotas based on science, not political influence... - Ban of discards, everything to be landed, above-quota catches to be sold with income going to the UK, not the fishing vessel... - Additional job creation opportunities associated with fish sales... - Sell catch overseas from controlled outlets only, to increase GDP... Oh and by the way, the angling will miraculously improve, and coastal towns and tackle-related industries will be rejuvenated. Phew! Mike Steve S, gjb, Kingfisher 126 and 5 others 8 Quote
plaicemat Posted March 26, 2017 Report Posted March 26, 2017 Doesn't seem too much to ask for Mike. Jim 1 Quote
fisherman1055 Posted March 26, 2017 Report Posted March 26, 2017 Mike for PM Just what I said when I read his manifesto Tony Jim 1 Quote
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