Fishermen’s federation seek Barra moratorium 22/1/13
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) is supporting its constituent member, the
Mallaig and North-
The SFF says that given the weight of opposition and misgivings over the pSAC, and the way the decision was reached, the logical step is for the Scottish Government to mount a full investigation into the proposal.
The SFF adds that this review process should be done carefully and not be rushed,
given that the fishing industry and a flourishing natural marine environment have
always co-
Bertie Armstrong, chief executive of the SFF said: "We have noted the strength and depth of feeling expressed by several representative bodies including the Mallaig and North West Fishermen's Association on the proposed Special Area of Conservation in the Sound of Barra.
“It seems absolutely clear that a pause for reflection by Scottish Government is
needed. Given the weight of criticism of the process used by the Government's statutory
nature adviser SNH and the fears about socio-