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Publication - Consultation paper

Scotland's Future Catching Policy: Selectivity Proposals Consultation 2026

Published
16 February 2026
From
Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Communities and third sector, Economy, +3 more … Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Marine and fisheries
ISBN
9781806437573

As a result of FCP technical workshops and stakeholder engagement, and following on from our review of current technical measures, innovations, and best practises, the Scottish Government are proposing a number of changes to technical and management measures across Scottish waters.

Closed
This consultation closed 11 May 2026.

View this consultation on consult.gov.scot, including responses once published.

Supporting documents

Scotland’s Future Catching Policy: Selectivity Consultation 2026
File type
35 page PDF
File size
846.7 kB
Respondent Information Form
File type
Word document
File size
249.5 kB
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