26 February 2021
EU red tape that has been creating delays to seafood industry exports from the UK is being cut, the Scottish Seafood Exports Taskforce heard today (Friday 26 February).
The second meeting brought together key industry figures with ministerial and official representatives of the UK Government. The Scottish Government was represented both by officials and Fergus Ewing, Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy.
UK Fisheries Minister Victoria Prentis joined the virtual event, hosted by the Scotland Office, and told the taskforce that streamlining of paperwork required by the EU had taken place as a result of industry feedback.
UK Fisheries Minister, Victoria Prentis said: