I am confident that all my colleagues on the committee have read the papers that have been submitted and understand the points that the witnesses wish to raise. Following those introductory comments, we will move into a question-and-answer session that will involve all committee members.Before we go any further, I emphasise that I am well aware that people involved in the industry and those who are involved on the environmental side have acute concerns about recent developments in fisheries management following the December meeting of the fisheries council.