Thank you, Chair.
I appreciate you giving me the opportunity to say a few words this morning, to convey my commitment to you, Ambassador Wills, and to the entire Membership, to work to make these negotiations a success.
A glance at a map will tell you why these negotiations matter to the United Kingdom. We have over 17,800 kilometres of coastline across the nations of the United Kingdom. Our seas and oceans are an integral part of our economy, our way of life and our heritage, and the foundation of our long and proud maritime history. Like many other countries in this room, our fishing industry is an important part of many of our coastal communities, particularly in Scotland.
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