There are three questions to be put as a result of today’s business. The first question is, that amendment S4M-09836.1, in the name of Claudia Beamish, which seeks to amend motion S4M-09836, in the name of Richard Lochhead, on inshore fisheries, be agreed to.
Amendment agreed to.
The next question is, that motion S4M-09836, in the name of Richard Lochhead, on inshore fisheries, as amended, be agreed to.
Motion, as amended, agreed to,
That the Parliament acknowledges the importance of Scotland’s inshore fisheries as reflected in the inshore fisheries strategy; notes that the strategy has three main components, improving the evidence base for managing inshore fisheries, improving engagement with inshore fishermen and strengthening management through the network of inshore fisheries groups; commends the important economic and cultural contribution made to Scotland by some 1,500 inshore fishing vessels and associated onshore seafood businesses; supports the further development of inshore fisheries as a profitable, sustainable and vibrant sector, which exports top-quality, high-value products all over the world; recognises the role played by the industry in promoting seafood supply chains locally and the importance of raising public awareness of the benefits of domestic consumption, as well as recognising the importance of the export market; recognises the vital role played by inshore fisheries in supporting local economies, and understands the necessity of engaging with all marine stakeholders, including conservation and community groups, to ensure the protection and enhancement of Scotland’s inshore waters in the present as well as for future generations.
The next question is, that motion S4M-09538, in the name of John Swinney, on the Deregulation Bill, which is United Kingdom legislation, be agreed to.
Motion agreed to,
That the Parliament agrees that the relevant provisions of the Deregulation Bill, introduced in the House of Commons on 23 January 2014, relating to the amendment of the Farriers Registration Act 1975, and repeal of the Farm and Garden Chemicals Act 1967 and the Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Acts 1928 and 1931, so far as these matters fall within the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament, or alter the executive competence of the Scottish Ministers, should be considered by the UK Parliament.