MPs question EU Commissioner about reform proposals to Common Fisheries Policy
Reform of Common Fisheries Policy: EU Commissioner questioned
27 October 2011
The Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee will take oral evidence from Maria Damanaki, Commissioner, DG Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, European Commission on Thursday 27 October at 11.00am.
- Parliament TV: Reform of the Common Fisheries Policy
- Inquiry: Commons Fisheries Policy
- Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
With more than 90% of EU fish stocks at risk of being reduced to unsustainable levels by 2022 as a consequence of current patterns of over-fishing, this session will examine how far the Commissioner's latest reform proposals for the Common Fisheries Policy are likely to deliver more fish and more economically viable fishing industries in the future.
Witness
At 11.00 am, Grimond Room, Portcullis House
- Maria Damanaki, Commissioner, DG Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, European Commission
The session is open to the press and the public. Please allow half an hour to clear security.