Written Question · S1W-15121 · Session 1
Whether it will convene an independent inquiry into the future of fish farming in Scotland and what the reason is for its position on this …
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will convene an independent inquiry into the future of fish farming in Scotland and what the reason is for its position on this matter.
The answer
We are not persuaded that an independent inquiry into the environmental impact of sea cage fish farming would be the best way to proceed at this time. We have already identified the issues and are committed to driving forward the initiatives we have taken to address them. An inquiry would only divert effort. That said, if the Parliament were itself to mount an inquiry, as it was invited to do, my officials would offer it full assistance.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-15121 by reference.