fisheries

Scotland is leading the way for sustainable fishing as EU fisheries talks plan to roll out Scotland's innovative approach to sustaining fishing grounds.

Euro MP Ian Hudghton has praised the Scottish Government's achievement in winning European recognition for its approach toward sustainable fisheries.

Alyn Smith has pledged to defeat new European laws regarding the treatment of diseased fish caught at sea.

SNP President Ian Hudghton MEP has today (Wednesday) given a cautious welcome to the publication of a European Commission document which kicks off the debate on reform of fisheries management within the EU.

A new Fisheries Fund will support investment in Scottish fishing for the next 6 years.

SNP MEP Ian Hudghton has welcomed a resolution adopted today in the European Parliament calling for solidarity with fishermen at a time of rising fuel costs.

SNP rural affairs secretary Richard Lochhead has announced new plans to protect Scotland's fishing quota for future generations.