Context
Scotland has a rich history in fishing, but there is concern about the lack of new entrants to the industry due to limited job opportunities.
Question
Gillian Keegan congratulates Douglas Ross on his re-election and new role. She highlights Scotland's reputation for producing high-quality seafood and expresses worry over the dwindling number of young people entering the fishing industry, especially as UK fishing is expected to grow post-Brexit. She asks about discussions with colleagues to develop a pipeline for future fishermen.
Answer from Douglas Ross (Member of Parliament for Moray)
Douglas Ross acknowledges the historical lack of attractive job opportunities in fishing but expresses optimism about a bright future post-Brexit, which he hopes will attract more young people to the industry. He commends Gillian Keegan's advocacy for the fishing community in Selsey and expects her continued support.
Not addressed: The specific need for non-EEA crews was not addressed directly by Douglas Ross.
How: Provisional Response: Waits For A Follow-Up Question From Jim Shannon To Address The Issue Of Non-Eea Crews
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