Rural Affairs and Islands Committee
Minutes: 15 September 2021
Wednesday, 15 September 2021
4th Meeting, 2021
Start time: 10:00am
Location: T4.40-CR2 The Fairfax Somerville Room
Published: Thursday, 16 September 2021
Minutes
1. Fisheries and aquaculture:
The Committee took evidence from—
Elaine Whyte, Executive Secretary, Clyde Fisherman’s Association;
Tavish Scott, Chief Executive, Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation;
Elspeth Macdonald, Chief Executive Officer, Scottish Fishermen’s Federation;
Jimmy Buchan, Chief Executive Officer, Scottish Seafood Association;
and then from—
Katie Gillham, Head of Marine Ecosystems and Cathy Tilbrook ,Head of Sustainable Coasts and Seas, NatureScot ;
Calum Duncan, Head of Conservation Scotland, Marine Conservation Society;
Charles Millar, Executive Director, Sustainable Inshore Fisheries Trust.
2. Fisheries and aquaculture(In Private):
The Committee reviewed the evidence it heard earlier in the meeting.