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Looking at some of the stuff that he has published in Fishing News, he has probably sailed fairly close to the wind in terms of defamation.I am interested in the point about Lord McCluskey’s view that there is a democratic deficit.
Looking at some of the stuff that he has published in Fishing News, he has probably sailed fairly close to the wind in terms of defamation.I am interested in the point about Lord McCluskey’s view that there is a democratic deficit.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
18 April 2013
The Scottish Government is supportive of industry’s use of sustainable sources of raw materials in fish feed which optimise fish welfare and maintains the high quality of its products.
To ask the Scottish Government who is involved in the appointment of a mediator for talks on international fish quota. The mackerel talks consist of four parties, the EU, represented by the European Commission, Norway, Iceland and the Faroe Islands.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
16 April 2013
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had in 2013 with the Scottish pelagic fleet and its representatives regarding the appointment of a mediator for international fishing talks. I have regular meetings with the pelagic industry and the processors, as well as ongoing discussions about how best to find a solution to the mackerel crisis.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
16 April 2013
To ask the Scottish Government what meetings it has had and with whom regarding the appointment of a mediator for talks on international fish quotas since November 2012. I first suggested the idea of an international mediator in January 2013 in recognition of the fact that the current approach to the mackerel negotiations, clearly isn’t working.