The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) met Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing yesterday (4th July) in Glasgow where it underlined the positive impact leaving the EU would have on the way our fisheries are managed.
‘We outlined to the Minister the unanimous view of our membership of the real and positive opportunities that leaving the EU would bring to our fishing communities,’ said SFF chief executive Bertie Armstrong.
‘In effect, much in the same way as how our oil and gas sector benefits from the UK’s territorial reach, it brings the opportunity of making Britain the controlling partner in the northern continental shelf where we would be able to exert a positive influence on the way that fisheries are managed, working with other nations in a partnership approach,’ he said.
‘The minister listened carefully to our points of view and we both acknowledged that there was a significant divergence in our approach to EU membership. However, there was also recognition from both parties of the need to maintain close dialogue and a good working relationship.’
