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Dear Sir Having read The Times article and editorial earlier this week, I write to clarify the position of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation with regards to the Withdrawal Bill and the UK’s exit from the EU. Post Brexit, we are driven by and will argue for the arrangements which provide the most sustainable and beneficial [...]
Three new Codes of Practice came into force on 23rd October, which will improve safety for everyone in the fishing industry. All three Codes have been developed with the help of the Fishing Industry Safety Group (which includes fishing federations, Seafish, the Shipbuilders and Ship Repairers Association and the Fishermen’s Mission). Each Code has been designed [...]
Prawn trawlers in Scotland are just as competitive as the creel fleet, undermining the case for a major transfer of quota. That is the conclusion of a study carried out for the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) and Scottish Fishermen’s Organisation (SFO) following a series of unfounded claims made by the Scottish Creel Fishermen’s Federation. [...]
Almost two-thirds of the public believe access to UK waters should be blocked or limited for EU fishing boats after Brexit. Thirty-two per cent say vessels must be allowed in only under strict rules while 27 per cent think they must be kept out. Meanwhile 56 per cent of people agree that exiting the Common [...]
