Fishermen's MSP Codemns EU Commissioner's Failure To Stand Up For White Fish Fleet

Stewart Stevenson MSP who represents Peterhead, Europe's biggest white fish port, has today spoken out on Commissioner Borg's stance on Scotland's fishing fleet. Speaking from his constituency, Stevenson said:

"Scotland's fishermen have paid a huge price in recent years for the EU Common Fisheries Policy's failure to protect stocks around our coasts.

"We have been promised that the sacrifice of the biggest part of our white fish fleet would create a viable fleet for our future.

"Today's equivocation by Commissioner Borg when asked about further cuts will simply not do. With fisherman making their first profits in years it's time for stability not further restriction.

"I hope that visits to fishing communities in Shetland and the Western Isles will convine Mr Borg that's it time to support Scotland' fishermen and the many communities that depend upon them.

"It's time to kill off the CFP not our industry."