Defra secretary of state Steve Barclay has acknowledged that there are ‘questions from the fishing industry’ in respect of what an SNP MP described as the ‘draconian’ increase in the minimum salary level for migrant fishermen, announced at the start…
Scottish rural affairs cabinet secretary Mairi Gougeon used a photo opportunity in front of the fishing fleet in Dunbar harbour last week to launch the Scottish government’s new policy document ‘Our Marine Sector in an Independent Scotland’. With summaries translated…
The confirmation of Humza Yousaf as Scotland’s new first minister last week, after he defeated Kate Forbes in the SNP leadership contest by the narrow (and familiar) margin of 52% to 48%, will have far-reaching implications for the Scottish industry.…
SNP MPs have condemned the UK government for the negative impact of Brexit on the Scottish fisheries sector, reports Tim Oliver. In a Westminster debate last week, Alyn Smith, shadow SNP spokesman on Europe, told Alister Jack, secretary of state…
Curbs on fishing loom to protect marine environment The Scottish government and the Scottish Green Party parliamentary group have agreed to work together over the next five years in a deal that could have far-reaching implications for the Scottish fishing…
Mairi Gougeon has been named as the new Scottish cabinet secretary for rural affairs and islands. The post includes responsibility for fisheries, aquaculture, agriculture, and food and drink policy, as well as cross-government co-ordination of policies for island communities. She…
– Threat to fisheries bill – Reliance III launched at Whitby – Taoiseach to meet POs to discuss penalty points row – Shetland call for action on dumped gear – Nigel Blazeby leaves Waterdance – Brexit talks deadlocked: PM…
– SNP ‘no’ to fisheries bill – Shetland midwater trawlers land herring at Lerwick – Leigh fisherman elected chairman of town council – MCS urges sustainability in fisheries bill – MPs: ‘Ban supertrawlers after Brexit’ – MMO to launch…
SNP votes against crucial fisheries bill. ‘We want to rejoin EU and reform CFP’ The Scottish National Party voted against the new fisheries bill that will establish the post-Brexit fisheries management regime in UK waters, reports Tim Oliver. Scottish Conservative…
– UK unshackled from CFP – PM ‘must say no’ to Brussels on access – Wakeful continues family tradition – Death of legendary Fife skipper – Plankton study explains northern fish movements – Stocks ‘not declining’ and management…
