Scottish Fisheries Council (SFC)

The Scottish Fisheries Council is a partnership between the Scottish Government and stakeholders with an interest in commercial sea fishing. It represents one of the most comprehensive fish industry/stakeholder liaison groups in Europe, underlying the importance of sea fishing to Scotland. The SFC replaces and builds on the SeaFAR process initiated by the previous administration and is establishing measures to achieve outcomes under the themes of

Sustainable Seas
Profitable Industries
A Successful and Reputable Product and Vibrant Confident Fishing Industry
Communities for Scotland's future fishing

The SFC provides a means by which the Scottish Government can implement policies in partnership with stakeholders and is chaired by Richard Lochhead, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment. Its membership covers all sectors to the fishing industry including fisheries, processors, retailers, community representatives, fisheries scientists, policy makers, environmental groups, enforcement and industry bodies.

There are a number of subgroups which will be able to develop their own measures where these are aligned with the framework and desired outcomes provided by the main (SFC) Council. Subgroups will be asked to update the main Council regularly on progress and report in detail on activities annually.

Subgroups are

Langoustine

Scallop

Crab & Lobster

Communities

Scottish Fisheries Council Meeting Papers

The next SFC meeting will be on 1 March 2010.

14 September - Agenda, Minutes, Letter From Richard Lochhead:

Presentation on Pillar 1 - Negotiations;

Presentation on Pillar 2 - Managing Fishing Oppertunities;

Presentation on Pillar 3 - Catching for the Market;

Presentation on Pillar 4 - A Resilient Fleet and a Skilled Workforce;