Next steps on Future Fisheries Management in Scotland

Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing provides an update on Future Fisheries Management, following the publication of the outcome of the discussion paper.

Fishing matters hugely to Scotland – economically, culturally and socially. Fishing, fish and seafood farming generate huge economic value, especially in coastal communities. In 2019, the value of fish and seafood landed in Scotland was over half a billion pounds with thousands employed directly in offshore, inshore and onshore sectors.

To read the full paper and to provide comments visit the MS website