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UK fishing exports ‘could be halted within 48 hours of no-deal’
The UK’s fishing fleets could face a de facto blockade within 48 hours of a no-deal Brexit, members of parliament have been told, reports the Guardian.
Representatives of the fishing industry said it was “a bit of an understatement” to describe the UK’s preparations for no-deal as “a shambles”. Not only is the country not ready, but there are not enough vets to stamp paperwork for every boatload of fish, which would be mandatory in a no-deal scenario, MPs heard.
“You could realistically be looking at the UK fishing fleet, certainly the fleet that’s catching exportable products, tied up within 48 hours of a no-deal Brexit,” said Terri Portmann, a marine consultant.
If trucks carrying perishable goods were caught in queues at Dover, this would have a knock-on effect at the daily fish auctions, with hauliers unable to pick up loads, she said.
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