Tag: George Eustice

The comments made by George Eustice, the then Minister for Farming, Food and Fisheries, on 17 December 2013.

Although these were difficult negotiations, I am pleased that we were able to secure the best possible deal for ensuring sustainable fisheries and a strong UK fishing industry.

It was my top priority to ensure that days at sea for fishermen would remain the same next year and that is exactly what has been achieved.

I entered these discussions with the firm belief that any decisions on quotas or days spent at sea need to be based on three clear principles; following scientific advice, fishing sustainably and the need for continued reduction in discarding. We stuck to these principles throughout.

The comments made by George Eustice, the then Minister for Farming, Food and Fisheries, on 27 November 2013.

Sea angling creates money and jobs for rural communities as well as making an important contribution to the national economy. Looking after our sea life is just as much an economic issue as it is an environmental one. It’s in everybody’s interest to manage fish stocks sensibly so people can continue to enjoy the sport and support local businesses.

The comments made by George Eustice, the then Minister for Farming, Food and Fisheries, on 21 November 2013.

We are doing more than ever to protect our marine environment. Almost a quarter of English inshore waters and nine per cent of UK waters will now be better protected.

These Marine Conservation Zones will safeguard a wide range of precious sea life from seahorses to oyster beds and our ambitions do not end there.

This is just the beginning, we plan two further phases over the next three years and work to identify these will begin shortly.

The comments made by George Eustice, the then Minister for Farming, Food and Fisheries, on 20 November 2013.

Agriculture is one of the most vital and rewarding careers on offer today. From food production to science and engineering there is a wealth of opportunity for young people across the sector. Whilst providing us all with the food we eat, farming is also a crucial part of our economy, contributing £9 billion and 450 thousand jobs. We need to make it a more attractive career choice for talented, entrepreneurial young people so it can continue to thrive in the future.

Every industry needs new entrants with fresh ideas to be innovative and competitive and farming is no exception. I want to look at ways of ensuring that bright young people can fulfil their aspirations in the industry.

The comments made by George Eustice, the then Minister for Farming, Food and Fisheries, on 13 November 2013.

The farming industry has always had to contend with risk but the harsh winter last year had a devastating impact on many farmers. As we enter winter it is essential we do all we can to support the industry in its efforts to prepare and plan to mitigate risks. The Met Office’s Get Ready for Winter webpage is an example of joint working to make our industry more resilient.

The comments made by George Eustice, the then Minister for Farming, Food and Fisheries, on 11 November 2013.

The coastal concordat will make achieving essential coastal development a much simpler process. This more straightforward approach will benefit businesses, while also enabling sustainable growth and helping to protect the marine environment.

The comments made by George Eustice, the then Minister for Farming, Food and Fisheries, on 7 November 2013.

During the past seven years, Yorkshire has received about £50 million of Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) funding, supporting the creation of hundreds of jobs.

We want to channel more of the CAP budget into the kinds of projects that have had given such a boost to Yorkshire’s rural economy.

But we want to make sure that all our choices are made with the input of people who live and work in the countryside. I’m looking forward to taking your views in Harrogate today.

The comments made by George Eustice, the then Minister for Farming, Food and Fisheries, on 31 October 2013.

The UK ensured that we have choices in how we implement the Common Agricultural Policy, rather than having to work with a one-size-fits-all approach from the European Commission.

This gives us the flexibility to target funding in ways that will deliver real benefits to the environment, boost the competitiveness of our farming industry and grow the rural economy. It’s vital that the new system is designed with the input of the people whose lives it will affect. That’s why it’s so important that people give us their views on how we can best achieve this.

The comments made by George Eustice, the then Minister for Farming, Food and Fisheries, on 24 October 2013.

I want to work closely with fishermen so we can achieve our shared goals of a thriving fishing industry, sustainable fish stocks and a healthy marine environment.

I wanted to make a visit to Scotland an early priority. There are some important negotiations in the months ahead, particularly relating to cod quotas.

Reducing quotas at a time when stocks have increased would only lead to increased discards which no one wants.

The comments made by George Eustice, the Secretary of State for the Environment, on 24 November 2020.

This is a huge moment for the UK fishing industry. This is the first domestic fisheries legislation in nearly 40 years, and we will now take back control of our waters out to 200 nautical miles or the median line.

The Fisheries Act makes clear our intention to continue to operate on the world stage as a leading, responsible, independent coastal State. We will protect our precious marine environment, whilst ensuring a fairer share of fishing opportunities for UK fishermen.

By swiftly responding to the latest scientific advice and needs of our fishing industries we will secure a thriving future for our coastal communities.