« The Minister’s response does not diminish my concern »

The Chairman of the Independence Party is surprised that there is no analysis of what net effect the increase in fishing fees will be on the Treasury. Furthermore, the increase can cause increased unemployment and lower tax revenues.

« These changes seem to have been worked out in a hurry without consulting the communities that rely on one of the fisheries and without analysis of the impact on the economy in the marine areas or the involvement of people who have their livelihoods of the industry, » said Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir in unprepared inquiries in parliament.

Strange that no derivative effect is made on the Treasury

Gudrun said it was important that there was a good consensus on the fisheries sector in the community. She also said the Independence Party was ready to seek ways to refine the rules of the industry.

On the other hand, it must be good to work.

« It is surprising that no assessment has been made on the derivative effect on the Treasury or employment levels. Still, the Minister has talked about fairness and justice in this system. to the communities and businesses that the changes affect the most?  » Gudrun asked.

Has rich « gap between the nation and the fishing industry »

Hanna Katrín Friðriksson, Minister of Industry, said it had a « gap between the nation and the fishing industry » and there was no rich agreement on what the « just dividend » of the nation from the utilization of the resource should be.

« In terms of analysis, they were taken into account. That is to say the impact on the fishing industry on individual fishing companies. The free income limit is raised and this is now in consultation. industry that grinds gold, « said Hanna Katrín.

She also said that the impact of the increase in fishing fees is determined by how the fishing company responds to the increases.

Risk with public money « To beat political cones »

« Yes, honorable President, the Minister’s response does not reduce my concern. A significant increase in fishing fees can have a significant impact on activity and derivative activity in the fisheries sector and thus other Treasury income, such as income tax, insurance tax and value added tax, » said Gudrun.

« That is why I ask again: Does the Minister think it justifiable to submit proposals for a magnificent increased tax on industry without any net effect on the Treasury? Gudrun asked.

Hanna Katrín said Gudrun was fully pessimistic and said she hoped that the Independence Party was not « involved in the countryside with the big fishing industry with the fact that there is a natural response to this normal correction to let it come down to the people in the countryside and threaten the closure of the process.