Michael Gove Meets Fishermen RE Brexit

The video discusses the decline of fisheries, attributing blame to the European common fisheries policy. Post-Brexit, there are ambitions to regain control over territorial waters and implement new policies. The potential for prosperity and challenges in policy formulation are highlighted, with a focus on the impact of Brexit on the fishing industry and coastal communities.

What is one of the main reasons for the decline of the fishing industry according to the transcript?

• Lack of interest in fishing

• The European common fisheries policy

• Overfishing by local fishermen

• Climate change

What is the main issue discussed in the meeting between fishermen and the Environment Secretary?

• The introduction of new fishing technologies

• The increase in fish prices

• The impact of climate change on fishing

• The problem of fish discards due to quota limitations

What opportunity does Brexit present for the British government regarding fisheries?

• To implement a world-leading policy based on effort control

• To increase fish imports

• To sell fishing rights to other countries

• To reduce fishing activities

What is the hope for the fishing industry post-Brexit?

• To rely more on fish imports

• To decrease fish production

• To finish their own fish rather than import

• To increase European fishing in UK waters

What challenge is mentioned regarding the formulation of a new fisheries policy?

• The high cost of fishing equipment

• The complexities of pleasing all stakeholders

• The lack of skilled fishermen

• The decrease in fish population