That the Parliament acknowledges the conclusion of coastal state negotiations and the bilateral negotiation with Norway on shared stocks in the North Sea and the forthcoming annual fisheries negotiations in Brussels; notes that 2019 will see the full implementation of the landing obligation for whitefish stocks and that the outcome of the Brussels negotiations will be pivotal in helping Scotland’s fishing fleet to reduce the potential impacts of choke species; is concerned that failure to explore and adopt all available solutions in this regard could potentially tie the fleet up; welcomes the Scottish Government’s commitment to respect the scientific advice in relation to next year’s quotas but recognises the importance of real time science data and accurate, current stock assessments as part of this approach, and supports its efforts to achieve the best possible outcome for Scotland’s fishermen, coastal communities and wider seafood sectors at the Brussels negotiations; notes that there will be increases in quotas; calls on the Scottish Government to support the industry to grow to meet the increased capacity both within the catching sector and processing; further calls for protected quota shares for new entrants with smaller community-based vessels; is concerned by recent reports of alleged illegal fishing activities, and calls for the use of robust vessel tracking and monitoring technology on all Scottish fishing vessels.
Supported by:
Mairi Gougeon
Result 67 for, 26 against, 17 abstained, 19 did not vote Vote Passed
Scottish National Party
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Scottish Labour
Scottish Green Party
Scottish Liberal Democrats
Independent
No Party Affiliation
That the Parliament acknowledges the conclusion of coastal state negotiations and the bilateral negotiation with Norway on shared stocks in the North Sea and the forthcoming annual fisheries negotiations in Brussels; notes that 2019 will see the full implementation of the landing obligation for whitefish stocks and that the outcome of the Brussels negotiations will be pivotal in helping Scotland’s fishing fleet to reduce the potential impacts of choke species; is concerned that failure to explore and adopt all available solutions in this regard could potentially tie the fleet up; welcomes the Scottish Government’s commitment to respect the scientific advice in relation to next year’s quotas, and supports its efforts to achieve the best possible outcome for Scotland’s fishermen, coastal communities and wider seafood sectors at the Brussels negotiations.
Submitted by: Rhoda Grant, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Monday, December 10, 2018
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Result 84 for, 26 against, 0 abstained, 19 did not vote Vote Passed
Submitted by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party, Date lodged: Monday, December 10, 2018
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Result 62 for, 31 against, 17 abstained, 19 did not vote Vote Passed
Submitted by: Peter Chapman, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date lodged: Monday, December 10, 2018
Supported by: Tom Mason
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Result 26 for, 83 against, 1 abstained, 19 did not vote Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Tavish Scott, Shetland Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date lodged: Monday, December 10, 2018
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Submitted by: Stewart Stevenson, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, December 11, 2018