Protecting Scotland’s Fishing Industry - Amendment 1
Submitted by:
Rhoda Grant,
Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour.
Date lodged:
Tuesday, 29 April 2025
Motion reference: S6M-17360.1
Current status:Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, 30 April 2025
As an amendment to motion S6M-17360 in the name of Tim Eagle (Protecting Scotland’s Fishing Industry), leave out from "expresses" to end and insert "recognises that the upcoming UK-EU Summit will cover a range of issues as all sides look to build a stable and positive relationship that aligns with the national interest; notes that no agreements have been reached and therefore speculation is not helpful; further notes that the UK Government has stated that there is no link between fish and defence and that it would be wrong to suggest otherwise; acknowledges that the UK Labour administration has always been clear that it will protect the interests of UK fisheries; believes that the UK has long been a leader in the defence and security of the European continent and should stand ready to negotiate a security and defence partnership agreement with the EU; further believes that Scotland’s domestic fishing industry is a significant contributor to the economy, particularly in many of the island and rural communities, and must, therefore, be protected, and calls on the Scottish Government to reform quota allocation via local authorities to ensure a sustainable fisheries future for communities and biodiversity."
Vote
Result17 for, 87 against, 11 abstained, 13 did not voteVote Defeated