Published on: 06 December 2018
External Relations
Tuesday: Maritime Ministers Roundtable – this regular meeting brings together Ministers from a variety of government departments and representatives from across the maritime sector (under Maritime UK). Topics for discussion at this meeting will include the draft EU Withdrawal Agreement and future relationship, and the Maritime 2050 strategy. British Marine will be pushing Ministers on the lack of a solution in the draft Withdrawal Agreement on the issue of VAT paid status of boats already placed on the EU market.
Lesley Laird MP (Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath & Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland) – this is an introductory meeting for representatives of the maritime sector to discuss the industry and businesses in Scotland and understand the views of the Labour Party on the sector.
Thursday: Royal Yachting Association (RYA) – the RYA is a strategic partner and British Marine regularly works with it on a wide range of topics and issues affecting the industry and boaters, including Brexit and regulations & standards. This meeting will focus on a range of issues facing the inland waterways.
Friday: British Marine Midlands – Andrew will be joining members at the Networking AGM and Festive Medieval Banquet in Warwick.
International
Wednesday: Richard has been invited by the Secretary of State for International Trade, Dr Liam Fox MP to attend the Department for International Trade Christmas International Trade Reception where he will speak to others working in International Trade and highlight the importance of the marine sector to Government.