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| Scots fishing leaders welcome 'banking' fishing quotas | Scots fishing leaders welcome 'banking' fishing quotas |
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| Scottish fishing leaders have welcomed a move from Europe's fisheries commissioner to "bank" unused mackerel quotas until next year. | Scottish fishing leaders have welcomed a move from Europe's fisheries commissioner to "bank" unused mackerel quotas until next year. |
| The decision has been made because of trade sanctions imposed by Russia on food it imports from Europe. | The decision has been made because of trade sanctions imposed by Russia on food it imports from Europe. |
| Fisheries commissioner Maria Damanaki will move for up to 30% of the quota to be held over. | Fisheries commissioner Maria Damanaki will move for up to 30% of the quota to be held over. |
| It means the fish will be left in the sea instead of being caught and potentially going to waste. | It means the fish will be left in the sea instead of being caught and potentially going to waste. |
| The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen's Association (SPFA) has welcomed the move. | The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen's Association (SPFA) has welcomed the move. |
| Russia imposed a "full embargo" on food imports from the EU and US in response to sanctions over Ukraine earlier this year. | Russia imposed a "full embargo" on food imports from the EU and US in response to sanctions over Ukraine earlier this year. |
| The SPFA warned that the ban on food exports to Russia could have a devastating effect on their industry. | The SPFA warned that the ban on food exports to Russia could have a devastating effect on their industry. |
| The Scottish Fishermen's Federation also said the situation was "extremely" concerning. | The Scottish Fishermen's Federation also said the situation was "extremely" concerning. |
| Fishing Minister Richard Lochhead said: "I had previously written to the Commissioner asking for an increase to be considered and achieving any additional amount above 20% will be a significant and welcome alternative to Scotland's fishing industry as they seek to mitigate the impact of the Russian ban. | |
| "And while we may not use all the extra banking, it makes sense to give our fishermen the flexibility to leave some of the fish in the sea for another year." | |
| Russia is the biggest market by volume for Scottish herring and mackerel. | Russia is the biggest market by volume for Scottish herring and mackerel. |
| Scottish exports of food and drink to Russia were worth £89m in 2010. | Scottish exports of food and drink to Russia were worth £89m in 2010. |