Fishing - pelagic quota cuts 2026: business and regulatory impact assessment

Declaration

The Cabinet Secretary or Minister responsible for the policy (or the Chief Executive of non-departmental public bodies and other agencies if appropriate) is required to sign off all BRIAs prior to publication.

The Consumer Duty also requires that the Cabinet Secretary or Minister responsible for the policy (or the Chief Executive of non-departmental public bodies and other agencies if appropriate) to confirm that they are content that officials have considered the impact on consumers as required by the Consumer Scotland Act 2020 in completion of the Consumer Duty section of this BRIA.

I have read the Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment and I am satisfied that it represents a fair and reasonable view of the expected costs, benefits and impact of the policy, and that these have been taken into account when making the policy decision. I am satisfied that business impact has been assessed with the support of businesses in Scotland.

I am also satisfied that officials have considered the impact on consumers as required by the Consumer Scotland Act 2020 in completion of the Consumer Duty section of this BRIA.

Signed: Mairi Gougeon

Date: 18^th December 2025

Minister's name: Mairi Gougeon

Minister's title: Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands

Scottish Government Contact point: Malcolm MacLeod, Team Leader, Access to Sea Fisheries