date:Jul 31, 2012
ggravated by IT delays in the collation of information on the amount of current fishing effort for prawns on the west coast, which has initiated this sudden and unwelcome response. If the information had come to light earlier, than a more gradual approach of controls could have been adopted.
The prawn sector is an incredibly important part of the Scottish fishing industry, which needs full backing at all levels. Policies and measures need to be in place to ensure that fishery can be worked in a