Scottish Government

Priscilla Russell and John Martin
ISBN 0 7559 2957 8 (Web only publication)
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CONTENTS

Executive summary

Section I: Introduction
Background and terms of reference
Work Programme
Structure of report
Concurrent review

Section II: The need for fundamental reappraisal
Introduction
Fishing industry v. sea food industry
Levy funding and market distortions
Divided accountabilities

Section III:Findings - specific issues
Role and functions of SFIA
Extending the remit to salmon etc
Seafood Scotland and other national/regional structures
Relations with Government
The case for a compulsory levy
Rationalising levy collection
Other sources of income
Board appointments and Advisory Committees
Improving accountability to the industry

Annex A: Terms of Reference
Annex B: SFIA and Seafood Scotland: statements of purpose
Annex C: Australian levy principles
Annex D: Possible changes to levy rates

Associated papers:
SFIA Review: stakeholder consultation paper. 20 July 2005
SFIA Review: analysis of consultation responses. 2 November 2005