Motion · S4M-05274 · 20 Dec 2012
Outcome of the 2012 EU Fisheries Talks
The motion
That the Parliament welcomes the overall outcome of the annual fishing negotiations in Brussels; recognises the effort made by both Scottish ministers and the UK Government to achieve the best deal for Scottish and UK fisheries; considers that the Council of the European Union adopted a common-sense approach that sees the current effort in terms of days at sea frozen at 2012 levels, the west coast haddock quota reduced from a 48% to a 30% cut and the compulsory 20% cut in cod quota avoided; understands that this agreement paves the way for EU–Norway negotiations to take place to establish the total allowable catch for 2013 for North Sea cod, and further welcomes that ministers acknowledged the outstanding conservation work already being done by Scottish fishermen to ensure the sustainability of the industry.
Supporters (19)
- Graeme Dey 20 Dec 2012
- Alex Fergusson 20 Dec 2012
- Murdo Fraser Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 20 Dec 2012
- John Lamont 20 Dec 2012
- Richard Lyle 20 Dec 2012
- Mike MacKenzie 20 Dec 2012
- Hanzala Malik 20 Dec 2012
- John Mason 20 Dec 2012
- Liam McArthur Scottish Liberal Democrats 20 Dec 2012
- Margaret McDougall 20 Dec 2012
- Nanette Milne 20 Dec 2012
- Margaret Mitchell 20 Dec 2012
- Gil Paterson 20 Dec 2012
- Dennis Robertson 20 Dec 2012
- Mary Scanlon 20 Dec 2012
- Maureen Watt 20 Dec 2012
- Jackson Carlaw 3 Jan 2013
- Sandra White 9 Jan 2013
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 24 Jan 2013
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.