Commissioner Damanaki visiting London to discuss the proposals for a reform of the Common Fisheries Policy with Members of Parliament and stakeholders
On Thursday 27 October, Commissioner Damanaki will be exchanging views with the Members of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee of the UK Parliament on the Commission proposals for a reform of the EU Common Fisheries Policy.
The oral evidence session is due to take place in the Grimond Room, Portcullis House, starting at 11.00AM BST and it will be webstreamed live (more information).
On Monday 31 October, the Commissioner will focus on the importance of scientific advice in fisheries management, joining Sir John Beddington, the UK Government Chief Scientist, Dr. Carl O’Brien and Dr. Steve Mackinson of Cefas, Prof. Ray Hilborn of Washington University and others speakers at the international conference “New Challenges and Opportunities facing Marine Fisheries Science”, starting at 9.00AM BST at the London's Fishmongers’ Hall.
