Richard Lochhead, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment, has announced that Mardall and Jubb have been re-appointed from April 1, 2009 for a further 18 months up to September 30, 2010. He added that John Webb was re-appointed to the Committee on April 1, 2008 and his appointment ends on September 30, 2010.
It is said that the main prupose of the Fisheries (Electricity) Committee is to advise Ministers and the developers of proposed hydro-electric power schemes on their possible effect on fisheries. The Committee consider proposals for new hydro-electric schemes over one megawatt in capacity, with a view to advising how damage to fisheries or fish stocks might be best avoided or mitigated, and make any necessary recommendations.
The Committee said that it can also advise on smaller hydro schemes, as well as on the effects of the cooling water systems of thermal generating stations. It is informed that all appointments are made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process. However, in accordance with the original Nolan recommendations, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if there is any to be declared) to be made public.
