SNP must finalise plans for quota management – McArthur
December 8, 2008 12:40 PM
Originally published by Scottish Liberal Democrats
Originally published by Scottish Liberal Democrats
Liberal Democrat Fisheries spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP has demanded the Scottish Government makes progress on finalising plans for quota management in Scotland.
In May, as it launched the quota management and licensing consultation, the Scottish Government promised to consult further once responses had been analysed. The outcome of consultation report has yet to be published.
Commenting, Mr McArthur said:
"Back in May Scottish Ministers introduced a moratorium on quota transfers, while it consulted on proposals for creating a unilateral tartan quota. At the time, it was argued that such an approach was probably illegal.
"Despite outspoken opposition from a number of fishing organisations, Ministers seem unwilling to reconsider their approach. More worryingly, fishermen are still in the dark as to what Ministers plan to introduce as of 1 January 2009.
"EU-Norway talks are due to conclude shortly and catching opportunities will then be set at the December Fisheries Council before Christmas. Ministerial promises to consult further on their intentions in relation to quota management remain unfulfilled. In the meantime, Scottish fishermen will not thank the SNP for treating their industry like a political football."
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