Question reference: S6W-25937
- Asked by: Murdo Fraser, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 1 March 2024
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Current status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 8 March 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what support it provides for the creation and expansion of wild salmon hatcheries.
Answer
The Marine Directorate Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) maintains a register of aquaculture facilities on behalf of Scottish Ministers, which includes details of wild fish restocking hatcheries. The FHI provide advice on biosecurity, record keeping, fish health and disease issues.