Marine Environmental Legislation Expert Group
The group identifies the major developments in marine environmental legislation that may affect the fish industry, and reports on them to the industry. It also responds to government on these developments on behalf of the industry.
Membership
Chairman
James Wilson
Seafish Board Member
Secretary
Sarah Horsfall
Environmental Law Consultant
Sea Fish Industry Authority
email: s_horsfall@seafish.co.uk
Deputy Chairman
Mike Park
Seafish Board Member
Director responsible
Jon Harman
Members
|
Dale Rodmell |
National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations |
|
Rory Campbell |
Scottish Fishermen's Federation |
|
Tom Pickerill |
Shellfish Association of Great Britain |
|
Peter Winterbottom |
The Association of Sea Fisheries Committees |
|
David Collins |
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs |
|
Helen Stevens |
Natural England |
|
Peter Holmes |
Scottish Environmental Protection Agency |
|
Andrew Brown |
Scottish Executive Fisheries Division |
|
Neil Wellum |
Marine and Fisheries Agency |
|
Steve Colclough |
Environment Agency |
|
Jerry Percy |
Welsh Fisherman's Federation |
|
Louise George |
Welsh Assembly Government |
|
Walter Spiers |
Association of Scottish Shellfish Growers |
Terms of Reference
The working group exists to review, and provide advice on, legislation that may affect the marine environment and fisheries.
Members of the group are largely representative of relevant organisations and are expected to act as conduits between their membership, Sea Fish and other bodies.
Members are expected to advise on the general, and specific sectoral, implications of new and impending legislation as well as initiatives at the pre-legislative stage.
The group should provide advice relevant to the seafood industry, legislators, regulators and Sea Fish.
The group's advice should help to inform strategic and operational decision-making by stakeholders including risk assessments and management options.
Minutes