Holyrood on Article 47

Asked about Article 47 a Scottish Government spokesman said:

“We have made it clear that we believe that the Common Fisheries Policy will never provide the ideal means of managing Scottish fisheries – and the last thing we need is further complications. We should be trying to loosen the CFP’s grip on our fisheries, not expand it.

“The current proposal as it stands will have a significant effect on those recreational fisheries which make a substantial contribution to our local economies. 

“While the overall aim is to ensure activities contributing towards mortality are accounted for, we do not feel this bureaucratic and cumbersome approach is the right way to go about it.

“We will be working closely with the Commission and angling representatives as the review of control regulation proceeds to ensure our views are reflected, and that only justifiable and proportionate measures are adopted.”

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