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| Mixed reaction to fisheries deal | Mixed reaction to fisheries deal |
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| The Scottish fishing industry has given a cautious welcome to EU fishing quotas aimed at rewarding conservation. | The Scottish fishing industry has given a cautious welcome to EU fishing quotas aimed at rewarding conservation. |
| A deal was reached to make cuts of 18% to fishing days off the west coast of Scotland and 10% in the North Sea, with an 11% rise in the North Sea cod catch. | A deal was reached to make cuts of 18% to fishing days off the west coast of Scotland and 10% in the North Sea, with an 11% rise in the North Sea cod catch. |
| Crews will also be "given back" days at sea for helping conservation measures. | Crews will also be "given back" days at sea for helping conservation measures. |
| Fishing leaders said it was a balanced deal, however some skippers said they seemed to be faced with a scenario of "more cuts, more cuts". | Fishing leaders said it was a balanced deal, however some skippers said they seemed to be faced with a scenario of "more cuts, more cuts". |
| This is exactly the kind of fresh start we promised for the industry Richard LochheadRural Affairs Secretary | This is exactly the kind of fresh start we promised for the industry Richard LochheadRural Affairs Secretary |
| It is the first time such a conservation credit scheme has been approved by the European Commission. | It is the first time such a conservation credit scheme has been approved by the European Commission. |
| Scotland is also to be given more control over the allocation of days at sea. | Scotland is also to be given more control over the allocation of days at sea. |
| Among other deals were Rockall haddock quotas up 50% and North Sea megrim up 8%, however the pelagic fleet faces cuts in herring and mackerel. | |
| 'Be rewarded' | 'Be rewarded' |
| Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead said after the all-nights talks into Wednesday morning: "This year's deal represents a new approach to fisheries conservation. | Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead said after the all-nights talks into Wednesday morning: "This year's deal represents a new approach to fisheries conservation. |
| "As a direct result of the leadership shown by the Scottish Government and the Scottish industry, a new system which we will call Conservation Credits will be introduced. | "As a direct result of the leadership shown by the Scottish Government and the Scottish industry, a new system which we will call Conservation Credits will be introduced. |
| "This means Scotland's fishermen will be rewarded for their commitment to sustainable fishing practices. We can do this because of our success in persuading Europe to pass responsibility of the management of fishing effort to the Scottish Government." | "This means Scotland's fishermen will be rewarded for their commitment to sustainable fishing practices. We can do this because of our success in persuading Europe to pass responsibility of the management of fishing effort to the Scottish Government." |
| Our new approach this year has been to seek more intelligent ways of meeting cod avoidance Bertie ArmstrongScottish Fishermen's Federation | |
| He added: "This is a great example of the Scottish Government working hand-in-hand with the industry to create a sustainable future for fishing. This is exactly the kind of fresh start we promised for the industry." | He added: "This is a great example of the Scottish Government working hand-in-hand with the industry to create a sustainable future for fishing. This is exactly the kind of fresh start we promised for the industry." |
| Mike Park, executive chairman of the Scottish White Fish Producers Association (SWFPA), told BBC Scotland from Brussels he thought it was a deal skippers in North East Scotland could live with. | Mike Park, executive chairman of the Scottish White Fish Producers Association (SWFPA), told BBC Scotland from Brussels he thought it was a deal skippers in North East Scotland could live with. |
| He said: "Overall we think we have a fairly balanced deal. We have worked long and hard on this. | He said: "Overall we think we have a fairly balanced deal. We have worked long and hard on this. |
| "I think what we have achieved is a deal that no other member state is getting thanks to good measures and the good practices we have developed." | "I think what we have achieved is a deal that no other member state is getting thanks to good measures and the good practices we have developed." |
| 'Less pay' | |
| Scottish Fishermen's Federation (SFF) chief executive Bertie Armstrong said: "Our new approach this year has been to seek more intelligent ways of meeting cod avoidance. | |
| "We welcome that a Scottish administered scheme has been agreed, which will provide flexibility to effort management and provide incentives for Scottish skippers to adopt targeted and effective fisheries conservation measures." | |
| One skipper in Peterhead told BBC Scotland after hearing the news: "It's sad, same again, more cuts, more cuts, every year we do more for conservation, it's hard to see what more we can do." | One skipper in Peterhead told BBC Scotland after hearing the news: "It's sad, same again, more cuts, more cuts, every year we do more for conservation, it's hard to see what more we can do." |
| Responding to positive reaction, another said: "If Mike Park is saying this we hope he is correct. | Responding to positive reaction, another said: "If Mike Park is saying this we hope he is correct. |
| "We have done so much, more cuts in days would be a disaster. It's less pay for crews and that feeds right back into the community." | "We have done so much, more cuts in days would be a disaster. It's less pay for crews and that feeds right back into the community." |