Grimsby MP Lia Nici believes the 海角视频 could learn from Iceland when it comes to 鈥榯aking back control鈥 of fishing waters.
Gearing up for a post-Brexit world, Ms Nici and her North East Lincolnshire colleague Martin Vickers held a London meeting with Icelandic Foreign Minister Gu冒laugur Th贸r Th贸r冒arson.
They discussed fishing issues and the wider relationship between the 海角视频 and Iceland, particularly within the context of fish supplies to local businesses, and changes that may result following the 海角视频鈥檚 EU departure.
Ms Nici, who has told the House of Commons recently how Grimsby stands ready to reap the benefits of enlarged fishing grounds, told how the North Atlantic neighbour and key trade partner - and once bitter deep sea rival - could have a model to follow.
Lia Nici said: 鈥淎s we return to being an independent coastal state after leaving the EU and taking control of our fishing waters, it is important to continue to work closely with our Icelandic friends.聽
鈥淲e can learn from them as an independent coastal fishing state and will continue the positive and important trade relationship we have with them in the future.聽 We had a very positive meeting and we look forward to working closely with them in the future.鈥
Iceland provides three quarters of the fish sold on Grimsby Fish Market, with more arriving in the 海角视频 seafood capital having been sold directly.
Mr Vickers, who represents Cleethorpes, said: 鈥淚n recent years the links between Grimsby and Iceland have grown and are vital to our local economy. The Icelandic Ambassador, Stefan J贸hannesson, who was in Grimsby earlier this year has worked hard to develop our relationship and I鈥檓 sure that we can continue to build on existing links.鈥
Iceland has signed a trade continuity agreement with the 海角视频, alongside Norway in the event of a no-deal, however the long term issue is complicated by their membership of the EEA, from which the 海角视频 is also withdrawing.
Mr Vickers added: 鈥淚n terms of fish supply, there will be no problem at all. The only concern they have, just as we do, is with border control points. It is being resolved, the government has taken it on, and it will be settled.鈥
Seafood is thought likely to be one of a number of certified cargoes fast-tracked through inspections, should they be necessary.
