Reasons for the introduction of the interim measures and the aims of the “controls on creel fishing vessels of more than 12 meters overall with a track record of landing more than 200 tonnes of crab and/or lobster in any 12 month period since 2020” Please see text above. The powers under which these interim measures will be introduced The Scottish Government has powers to use licences to regulate sea fishing under the Fisheries Act 4 2020.