Announcing the funding First Minister Alex Salmond said that the Scottish Government is committed to supporting our fishing industry, which makes a key economic and social contribution to coastal communities around the country. This latest funding will help deliver vital business improvements, boost productivity and create new jobs. He informed that since May 2007 the funding has provided more than £50 million for some 550 projects throughout Scotland, supporting up to 6,600 jobs.
He also said that this funding includes support for the modernisation of the Scottish fishing fleet, business improvements in the processing sector and skill training and development across the industry. Among the 65 grant recipients some are:
£379,000 to Breahead (SFO Enterprise) Ltd in Fraserburgh, towards upgrading facilities and purchasing new equipment, which will help create a ‘Scottish Premium Langoustine Protocol’ to maximise value of the langoustine catch.
£812,841 to City Markets Ltd in Glasgow, towards construction of a new, purpose-built fish market. The development will allow full implementation of food safety and traceability systems and safeguard 44 full-time jobs.
The government of Scotland is committed to provide best fro the fishing industry as it generates jobs and ensure the stability of Canadian economy.
