A minister has hit back at claims coastal communities have been inadequately consulted on plans to restrict fishing, branding opposition arguments “astonishing”.
Secretary for Net Zero and Just Transition Mairi McAllan said she would work “hand in hand” with coastal communities in selecting sites for highly protected marine areas (HPMAs).
A consultation on HPMAs closed earlier this month, with the proposals potentially limiting fishing in more than 10% of Scotland’s waters.
