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Date published:
27 February 2026
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee Report on the Draft Climate Change Plan
The Cabinet Secretary indicated that SEPA had a dedicated working group which was exploring the challenges to water courses associated with PSH projects, including the cumulative impact of developments, the lack of formal coordination agreements for developers working in the same body of water, and the impact on fish populations more generally. The Cabinet ...
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26 February 2026
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Supported by: David Torrance*, Elena Whitham*, Jamie Hepburn*, Kevin Stewart*, Bill Kidd*, Colin Beattie*, Evelyn Tweed* *S6M-20930 Karen Adam: People in Fishing Exhibition—That the Parliament commends the Scottish Fishing Federation (SFF) on its new exhibition, People in Fishing, which celebrates the lives, work and heritage of those involved in Scotland’s fishing and seafood sector; recognises that the exhibition highlights the human stories behind an industry that is central to Scotland’s economy, coastal communities and cultural identity; acknowledges the importance of showcasing the contributions of fishermen, processors, families and others whose daily labour sustains a world-class fishing industry; notes that this kind of cultural work helps to build understanding and respect for the challenges and achievements of the sector, and thanks the SFF and all those involved in bringing this exhibition to life for providing a meaningful way for people to connect with and appreciate the history and ongoing significance of fishing in Scotland.
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26 February 2026
Rural Policy CPG minutes 08102025update
He highlighted the sector’s economic importance: • £5.2bn in gross value added • £15bn turnover • £8bn in exports (a third of the UK’s total food and drink exports) • 47,000 jobs across 1,220 businesses, most of them small or medium-sized • Strong links with Scotland’s agricultural and fishing industries Despite its strengths, the sector is under significan...
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26 February 2026
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Subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider the following negative instruments— Official Controls (Location of Border Control Posts) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 (SSI 2026/61) Sea Fish (Prohibition on Fishing) (Firth of Clyde) Revocation Order 2026 (SSI 2026/95) Water Environment (Shellfish Water Protected Ar...
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26 February 2026
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Follow-up inquiry into salmon farming in Scotland: The Committee will take evidence from— Professor Cathy Dwyer, Chair, Scottish Animal Welfare Commission; Ben Hadfield, Director, Salmon Scotland; Dr Amy Jennings, Veterinary Lead, Animal and Plant Health Agency; Peter Pollard, Senior Lead, Projects, Scottish Environment Protection Agency; Neil Purvis, Delivery Lead, Fish Health Inspectorate, Marine Directorate, Scottish Government; Dr Alan Wells, Chief Executive, Fisheries Management Scotland. 3.
Committees
Published:
26 February 2026
Subordinate legislation: Sea Fish (Prohibition on Fishing) (Firth of Clyde) Order 2026: Update after the Committee meeting on 11 February 2026
Sea Fish (Prohibition on Fishing) (Firth of Clyde) Order 2026.
Committee reports
Date published:
26 February 2026
Subordinate legislation considered by the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee on 25 February 2026 - The draft Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) (Scottish Inshore Region) Amendment Order 2026
The draft Order also seeks to amend the exemptions in place for depositing fish and equipment from fish farms. The policy note states that this amendment is intended to “confirm that the exemption applies to all equipment used directly in the course of the propagation or cultivation of fish and shellfish, where the relevant conditions on the application of the exemption are met”.
Committee reports
Date published:
26 February 2026
Subordinate legislation considered by the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee on 25 February 2026
The draft Order also seeks to amend the exemptions in place for depositing fish and equipment from fish farms. The policy note states that this amendment is intended to “confirm that the exemption applies to all equipment used directly in the course of the propagation or cultivation of fish and shellfish, where the relevant conditions on the application of the exemption are met”.
Committee reports
Date published:
26 February 2026
Subordinate legislation considered by the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee on 25 February 2026 - Rural Affairs and Islands Committee consideration
Members asked the Cabinet Secretary how many additional fish farm applications might be expected in the 3-12 nautical miles area as a result of changes to SEPA's regulatory responsibilities.
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25 February 2026
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Follow-up inquiry into salmon farming in Scotland: The Committee will take evidence from— Professor Cathy Dwyer, Chair, Scottish Animal Welfare Commission; Ben Hadfield, Director, Salmon Scotland; Dr Amy Jennings, Veterinary Lead, Animal and Plant Health Agency; Peter Pollard, Senior Lead, Projects, Scottish Environment Protection Agency; Neil Purvis, Delivery Lead, Fish Health Inspectorate, Marine Directorate, Scottish Government; Dr Alan Wells, Chief Executive, Fisheries Management Scotland. 3.
