Seafood 5. We do not consider that this is an area for Noted. Scallop areas are not currently Shetland comment by aquaculture organisations. As the required to be classified and are not onus for scallop testing is assumed by operators therefore subject to the survey onshore it appears profligate and unnecessary process. to squander precious resources implementing sanitary surveys in large swathes of ocean. Cefas 6 Combined response given in respect of Q1 & 2. Scottish 7. The development of the Harvesters protocol Noted. It is proposed that this protocol Fishermen’s and clear communications between applicants will be reviewed. Please see response and the FSS are both essential elements in to Q. 3. Federation ensuring all the appropriate testing is done to the correct standard to ensure harvesting is not disadvantaged. Argyll and 8. Financial assistance Noted. FSS would welcome Bute Council Practical advice engagement with local authorities on Build on relationships and include the LA in this issue. discussion on any planned harvesting areas
Seafood Shetland 5. We do not consider that this is an area for comment by aquaculture organisations. As the onus for scallop testing is assumed by operators onshore it appears profligate and unnecessary to squander precious resources implementing sanitary surveys in large swathes of ocean. Noted. Scallop areas are not currently required to be classified and are not therefore subject to the survey process. Cefas 6 Combined response given in respect of Q1 & 2. Scottish Fishermen’s Federation 7. The development of the Harvesters protocol and clear communications between applicants and the FSS are both essential elements in ensuring all the appropriate testing is done to the correct standard to ensure harvesting is not disadvantaged. Noted. It is proposed that this protocol will be reviewed. Please see response to Q. 3. Argyll and Bute Council 8. Financial assistance Practical advice Build on relationships and include the LA in discussion on any planned harvesting areas Noted. FSS would welcome engagement with local authorities on this issue.