Overview

This bill aims to withdraw the United Kingdom from the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and establish a commission to oversee this process. The commission will report to Parliament on the necessary steps for withdrawal and restoring UK territorial fishing waters.

Description

The Common Fisheries Policy (Withdrawal) Bill mandates the creation of a commission by the Secretary of State. This commission has a six-month timeframe to report to Parliament on the steps needed to exit the CFP and reclaim UK fishing waters. The bill also includes clauses covering the financing of these actions.

Key Aspects:

• Establishes a Commission to manage UK withdrawal from the CFP.
• Sets a six-month deadline for the Commission to report to Parliament.
• Addresses the restoration of UK territorial fishing waters.
• Details financial provisions for the implementation of the bill.

Government Spending

The bill states that any costs incurred by a Minister of the Crown, government department, or other public authority as a result of the Act will be covered by parliamentary funds. No specific figures are provided in the bill itself.

Groups Affected

• Fishing industry: Potentially significant impacts on fishing businesses and quotas.
• UK Government: Responsible for establishing the commission and funding the withdrawal process.
• Parliament: Receives reports from the commission and will ultimately decide on the next steps.
• European Union: The bill's enactment would represent a significant change in the UK's relationship with the EU regarding fishing rights.

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