Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment on Nephrops Fisheries Management Plans
This partial BRIA describes the anticipated economic impact of the two Nephrops FMPs on the fishing sector and associated businesses.
This assessment document covers the following Nephrops FMPs:
• West Coast of Scotland Nephrops FMP
• North Sea Nephrops FMP
Declaration
Sign-off for Partial BRIAs:
I have read the Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment and I am satisfied that, given the available evidence, it represents a reasonable view of the likely costs, benefits and impact of the leading options. 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: Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands, Mairi Gougeon MSP
Date: 23.02.2026
Minister's name: Mairi Gougeon
Minister's title: Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands
Scottish Government Contact point: FMPs@gov.scot
Contact
Email: fmps@gov.scot