Scottish Boats Told to Land Fewer Fish Due to Brexit Delays
- Shortage of vets is creating problems, industry group says
- Fish exports face extra red tape due to Brexit changes
Fishing near Stornoway, on the Isle of Lewis.
Photographer: Simon Dawson/Bloomberg
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Scottish trawlermen have been told to catch fewer fish after new Brexit red tape caused long delays exporting their catch to the European Union.
“We’re now advising the catching sector to ease up,” said Jimmy Buchan, chief executive of the Scottish Seafood Association. Trucks carrying fish are facing four-hour waits to be cleared for onward transport and “we can’t guarantee we’ll get it into the marketplace,” he said.