Seafood: Scotland

(asked on 16th January 2024) - View Source

Question to the Scotland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for the seafood sector in Scotland.


Answered by
John Lamont Portrait
John Lamont
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Scotland Office)
This question was answered on 24th January 2024

This Government is committed to supporting our seafood sector, which as my hon Friend knows first hand, is at the heart of many rural communities in Scotland.

We have recently concluded successful quota negotiations for 2024; delivered a two-year extension to visa exemptions for Salmon well-boat crew; consulted on changes to medical certification for those already working at sea; and are supporting the industry following changes to immigration policy.

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