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Q1
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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.
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.
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.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific need for non-EEA crews was not addressed directly by Douglas Ross.
Provisional Response: Waits For A Follow-Up Question From Jim Shannon To Address The Issue Of Non-Eea Crews
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