Scottish Ministers Hail EU Fishing Deal

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The Scottish Government has said a new EU deal struck over North sea fishing will help safeguard the fishing industry and stocks, despite cuts in quotas. Scottish fishermen will be able to land more Cod next year 2011, rather than having to discard the fish when they reach the limit, said SNP Ministers. However, cod quotas wall fall by 20%, while there will be a reduction of 5% in the haddock total allowable catch.

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