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We are incredibly proud to have been visited today by our local MP representative Mr Gagan Mohindra
Dec . 17 / 2021

It was a gratifying visit where we witnessed how passionate he is about his constituency and the problems affecting business and people in the region. We spoke at length about sustainability and the importance of the marine aquatics industry in this area. We also focused on animal welfare and Biosystems Led lighting in various sectors such as animal farming. He took the opportunity to meet our R&D team in Biosystems, our Fish house, and he got to see first-hand our production line for the marine and pond market. Here he saw the first glimpse of our new Vecton Titan UV.

Our efforts in involving the local community and the next Wave generation in our hobby also didn’t go unnoticed. We explained our initiatives in creating opportunities for student placements in various departments at TMC.

Staff also had questions focused on problems affecting the River Chess (which crosses our facility in Chorleywood). It was encouraging to hear about his work to support awareness of the public on this matter but also the positive meetings held with companies and environmental groups. They are all determined to improve the health of our river.

This relationship has given us a renewed belief in democracy. We will be ever grateful for his part in supporting us with the ministry of trade in our determined private request to the government to eliminate duty tariff on marine ornamental fish.

We are pleased that duty has now been reduced since the end of October for the entire industry, reported by OATA.

All parties involved including OATA have supported this endeavour. Reduction in import costs have played a central role to mitigate the ever rising difficulties in our supply chain and business environemnt. Mr. Gagan Mohindra has also been made aware of the report on Fishing for facts from OATA which we are immensely proud to have contributed to.

 

Thank you for your time and efforts

 

Tropical Marine Centre