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Supported by: Pam Duncan-Glancy*, Carol Mochan* Members' Business motions that have not achieved cross party support *S6M-11030 Karen Adam: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Scottish Fishermen's Federation—That the Parliament congratulates the Scottish Fishermen's Federation (SFF) on the occasion of its 50th anniversary, marking the inaugural meeting that took place on 30 November 1973; celebrates the dedication and commitment of the SFF in helping to promote what it sees as Scotland's prized and internationally renowned fishing...
Scotland’s highest court ruled that the Scottish government had failed to act in accordance with Scotland’s National Marine Plan (NMP) when varying fishing licences 21 after a judicial review by the conservation charity, Open Seas .
Scotland’s highest court ruled that the Scottish government had failed to act in accordance with Scotland’s National Marine Plan (NMP) when varying fishing licences 21 after a judicial review by the conservation charity, Open Seas .
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
7 November 2023
The Scottish Government operates one fish counter in the North Esk Salmon Fishery District and is a joint operator, of a fish counter in the Helmsdale district with the District Salmon Fishery Board.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
7 November 2023
Recreational fisheries for salmon and trout are regulated by a body of legislation that determines where and when fishing can take place, by what method and whether any fish caught can be retained or must be returned to the water.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
7 November 2023
Similarly, across Scotland, the agriculture, fishing and aquaculture sectors are impacted when sailings cannot go ahead due to vessel breakdown and lack of resilience.
Similarly, across Scotland, the agriculture, fishing and aquaculture sectors are impacted when sailings cannot go ahead due to vessel breakdown and lack of resilience.
Revenue Scotland explained that “we are all fishing in the same pool for the same capability” and suggested there may be merit in considering how to pool this kind of resource.1FPA Committee. (2023).