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Good news for the fishing community

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Wednesday, 24 May, 2023
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Derek Thomas MP supports local fishermen

Derek Thomas MP is delighted that fishing occupations will be added to the Shortage Occupation List (SOL) following recommendations from the Migration Advisory Committee.

This means that from this summer, share fishermen, trawler skippers and experienced deckhands on large fishing vessels will benefit from lower fees and salary requirements. This will ensure that the fishing sector can continue to access the talent it needs at a reduced cost.

Inclusion on the Short Occupation List means jobs qualify at a 20% lower salary threshold (£20,960 instead of £26,200)

Derek said, "As your MP I take fishing, farming and food production extremely seriously and work closely with the fishing community who I know will benefit from the lowering of fees and salary requirements. 

The recent visit from Fisheries Minister Mark Spencer was an opportunity for him to hear first-hand from local fishermen about their experience and work to protect and enhance fish stocks.

Seafood and fishing make a vital contribution to our food security and economy. They are a crucial to our coastal communities, creating jobs and providing food for both domestic and international markets."
 

Penzance Fire Station with Jack Lopresti MP

MP's column - Fire station visit, veterans and drop in surgeries

Monday, 25 September, 2023

A great privilege of this job is the opportunity to recognise the valuable contributions people make to our community so I was pleased to invite a colleague, Jack Lopresti MP to Penzance Fire Station on Thursday where we were able to meet four separate organisations worthy of a thank you.

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