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EU Commissioner hears Scottish priorities
22/11/2004
Fisheries Minister Ross Finnie today highlighted
Scotland's priorities for the December Fisheries
negotiations in a meeting with European Commissioner Dr Joe
Borg on the first day of his appointment.
Afterwards Mr Finnie said:
"We are committed to working with European partners to
secure a sustainable future for our industry.
"Today's meeting was a good opportunity to underline
that commitment and emphasise the contribution that
Scottish fisherman have already made to conserve threatened
stocks.
"Any settlement at December's Council must take account
of the efforts made by our fleet.
"We will continue to take a prudent approach to
fisheries management, respecting scientific advice where
there is evidence that stocks are at risk while seeking to
maximise opportunities to catch healthy stocks."