Tory suspicion over HPMA U-Turn 'sleight of hand' as Greens seem happy
· 04.07.2023 · 15:15:00 ··· ··· Tuesday ·· 2 (2)
The Scottish Sun Tory Jamie Halcro Johnston questioned the new approach from the SNP over HPMAs.
Sighting The Greens' happiness with the new approach Mr Halcro Johnston was worried this was nothing but Scottish government 'sleight of hand.'
The Scottish Government last week dropped its controversial plans to restrict fishing in 10% of Scotland’s waters following an uproar from coastal communities.
Net-Zero Secretary Mairi McAllan announced the plan to introduce highly protected marine areas (HPMAs) by 2026 will no longer go ahead.
Instead, she said a new way forward will be developed with a view to making Scotland “nature-positive” by 2030.
Groups representing fishing industries were strongly opposed to the HPMA proposals and some SNP MSPs joined in the criticism.
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