THE SCOTTISH Government has again confirmed that it will not progress with the hugely controversial proposal to implement highly protected marine areas (HPMAs) across 10 per cent of Scottish waters. Publishing its own response to the consultation process today (Tuesday), the.
NET ZERO secretary Mairi McAllan has confirmed that the Scottish Government will not be continuing with the controversial proposal to implement Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) in 10 per cent of Scottish seas by 2026. The government said it wants to spend more time working.
THE SCOTTISH Government has defended its approach of introducing highly protected marine areas (HPMAs) and have reiterated its commitment to working with communities affected by the proposals. Cabinet secretary for rural affairs Mairi Gougeon was in Shetland today (Tuesday) to.
OPPOSITION parties have accused the Scottish Government of betraying coastal communities following two days of debate on the controversial proposal of designating highly protected marine areas (HPMAs) in Scotland’s waters. On Wednesday, an attempt by the Scottish.