Government to support small-scale fishing industry across the UK in latest medical consultation

Government to support small-scale fishing industry across the UK in latest medical consultation

The government launches a consultation on medical exemptions for fishers working on vessels 10 metres and under in length.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-support-small-scale-fishing-industry-across-the-uk-in-latest-medical-consultation

• Government gives industry a chance to have its say on concessions that would benefit fishers on vessels of 10 metres and under.
• Safety of fishers is paramount and today will make sure that remains the case while ensuring fishers can continue their important work
• Government continues to listen to the views from across the fishing industry