tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3228471701027095291.post106633871532803023..comments2023-03-24T05:12:53.248+00:00Comments on Chris Davies MEP: SAVE OUR SEASChris Davieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02085962417807014940noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3228471701027095291.post-40832445798319301262010-10-06T14:58:09.709+01:002010-10-06T14:58:09.709+01:00You’ll be pleased to know that your call for a rad...You’ll be pleased to know that your call for a radical reform of the CFP has the backing of the UK’s government. <br /><br />Last week we (WWF) organised a meeting with the visiting Commissioner Damanaki, UK and Scottish Fisheries Ministers and UK sea food processors and retailers. There were very encouraging messages in support of radical reform of the CFP and Richard Benyon MP (UK Fisheries Minister) said:<br /><br />"As an island nation, the UK has a long history of fishing and we are committed to ensuring there is a future for our marine environment and our fishing communities. The UK Government is committed to leading the way in Europe for an ambitious reform of the CFP with conservation of the marine environment working hand-in-hand with a prosperous fishing industry.”<br /><br />Hear, hear!Anthony Fieldnoreply@blogger.com