The Scottish Affairs Committee are in Glasgow on Monday 10
September to hold an evidence session as part of their inquiry
Scotland and Brexit: Trade and Foreign Investment. The Committee
will hear from representatives of the agriculture and fisheries
sectors, as well as food producers, including NFU Scotland,
Scotland Food & Drink and the Scottish Seafood Association.
In 2017, Scotland exported £6 billion in food and drink to
nations outside the UK. Alcoholic drinks formed a significant
part of the total, accounting for £4.36 billion, while fish and
seafood exports were also significant at £944 million. The major
market for Scottish food and drink exports is the EU (68%),
however trade with non-EU nations such as China has grown
steadily in recent years.
The session will examine the impact of competing Brexit scenarios
on trade, in particular the effects of the implementation of the
Chequers Plan or a ‘no deal’ scenario. It will also consider how
trade with non-EU countries could be improved and how Scottish
exports can be promoted in new markets. The session will also
focus on the impact of post-Brexit fisheries policy particularly
on access to waters with the EU.
Ahead of the session, Committee Chair MP commented:
“We are delighted to be coming to Glasgow to hear from the broad
range of producers that make up the agriculture, food and
fisheries sectors in Scotland. It is vital that we understand the
impact of changes to trade on large and small producers, from
those who work in the fields and on the seas, as well as the
producers of world renowned Scottish food and drink. We want to
see how we can protect these thriving industries and enable them
to continue being one of the nation’s great success stories as
they seek to expand into new markets across the globe.”
University of Strathclyde (Technology and Innovation Centre)
99 George Street
Glasgow
G1 1RD
From 10:00am – Food, Drink & Agriculture
- Jonnie Hall, Director of Policy and Member Services, NFU
Scotland
- Sarah Baker, Strategic Insight Manager, Agriculture and
Horticulture Development Board
- Cat Hay, Policy Manager, Food and Drink Federation Scotland
- James Withers, Chief Executive, Scotland Food & Drink
From 11:30am – Fisheries
- Georgina Wright, Head of Sales, Scottish Salmon Producers
- Andrew Charles, Chairman, Scottish Seafood Association
-
, Chief Executive,
Scottish Fishermen’s Organisation
