A European Union deal on fish catches for next year contains some notable successes for the industry in Scotland, fishermen's leaders have said.
A European Union deal on fish catches for next year contains some notable successes for the industry in Scotland, fishermen's leaders have said.
catch: Under the deal for next year, permitted fishing days at sea for the Scottish fleet have been kept to 2012 levels. Picture: Chris James
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The Scottish Fishermen's Federation said the "hard-fought" negotiations in Brussels should provide the fleet with increased sustainability.
That message was echoed by Fisheries Minister Richard Lochhead, who alongside his UK counterpart Richard Benyon was involved in the talks which concluded yesterday morning.
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