Other Issues

Support for inshore fisheries

Measures to support Scotland's inshore fleet have been announced by Fisheries Secretary Fergus Ewing during a statement to Parliament.

Electronic monitoring and tracking of vessels will help establish local fisheries management arrangements and empower local fishers and their coastal communities.

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Food and drink funding

Regional projects and businesses across Scotland have been awarded funding to promote locally sourced food and drink.

A total of 21 projects will share £95,550 from the Connect Local Regional Food Fund.

Projects include the Festival of the Sea and Lerwick fish market.

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Protecting Scotland's environment

A new strategy to ensure Scotland's nature is protected and restored with flourishing biodiversity has been published.

By 2045 Scotland's Environment Strategy will help to secure the wellbeing of the environment and biodiversity by restoring nature and ending Scotland's contribution to climate change. 
 

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'Reckless' approach to US trade talks

The UK Government's approach to a trade deal with the United States poses a significant risk to Scotland's economy, Minister for Trade Ivan McKee has warned.

The Scottish Government estimates that loss of friction free-trade with the EU would lower GDP by 6.1% by 2030. By contrast, analysis by the UK Government shows a free trade agreement with the US would only increase UK GDP by up to 0.16%, meaning the deal fails to make up for the loss from the single EU market.

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Current Consultations

• Draft Offshore Wind Policy Statement Closes 25 March 2020
• Draft Sectoral Marine Plan for Offshore Wind Energy Closes 25 March 2020

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