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Alistair Carmichael - Westminster

Carmichael to lead House of Commons debate on fishing industry

Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today secured a House of Commons debate in Parliament on the state of the UK fishing industry, and called on all stakeholders to “make their voice heard” ahead of the session on Thursday 22nd January.

14 Jan 2026
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Fishing vessel with a fresh catch
Shetland

Wishart condemns SNP economic link quota increase

Beatrice Wishart responds to news that the Scottish Government will increase the Scottish Economic Link licence policy for the pelagic fleet from a combined 55% of 8 species to the additional measures of 70% for mackerel and 70% for herring.

19 Dec 2025
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