The Scottish Affairs Committee will be holding an evidence session exploring fishing grounds in Scotland with Scottish fishers and experts, before hearing from the relevant Minister at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in the New Year.
Meeting details
At 3:00pm: Oral evidence
Work
Fishing grounds in Scotland (Non-inquiry session)
Chief Executive Officer at Scottish Fishermen's Federation
Deputy Chief Executive at National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations
Co-ordinating Member at Communities Inshore Fisheries Alliance
At 4:00pm: Oral evidence
Work
Fishing grounds in Scotland (Non-inquiry session)
Head of Marine Planning, Development and Crown Estate Strategy at Marine Scotland
Marine Biodiversity Team Lead at Marine Scotland
The purpose of this evidence session will explore concerns raised by Scottish fishers about the impact on fisheries of the increasingly diverse uses of Scottish waters, such as the growth of offshore power generation and the increase in areas designated for marine conservation. MPs will be examining the processes by which decisions about the use of Scottish waters, and analyses of the costs and benefits to those with an interest in Scottish seas, are made.