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Grimsby MP: Iceland can be our blueprint for independent coastal fishing state

Supplies are safe with border concerns to be addressed according to Cleethorpes colleauge following high level meeting

Lia Nici and Martin Vickers, right, meet with Icelandic Foreign Minister Gu冒laugur Th贸r Th贸r冒arson at The Anthenaeum, Pall Mall, London.(Image: Office of Martin Vickers MP)

Grimsby MP Lia Nici believes the 海角视频 could learn from Iceland when it comes to ‘taking back control’ 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 Guðlaugur Thór Thórðarson.

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’s 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: “As 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. 

“We 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.  We had a very positive meeting and we look forward to working closely with them in the future.”

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: “In recent years the links between Grimsby and Iceland have grown and are vital to our local economy. The Icelandic Ambassador, Stefan Jóhannesson, who was in Grimsby earlier this year has worked hard to develop our relationship and I’m sure that we can continue to build on existing links.”