(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order amends the Inshore Fishing (Prohibition of Fishing and Fishing Methods) (Scotland) Order 1989 by—
(a)redefining the area of prohibition of fishing for lobsters in Scapa Flow (article 2);
(b)introducing a ban on fishing for shrimps (Crangon crangon and Crangon allmani) by beam or otter trawl within that part of the Solway Firth specified, except where the beam (or beams) or the headline used for such fishing measures 6 metres or less in length (article 3);
(c)redefining the area, and periods, of prohibition of the use of mobile or active gear in areas of water adjacent to the coast between Doolie Ness and Lang Craig (article 4(b));
(d)making minor drafting amendments to Schedules 1 and 3 (articles 4(a) and 5).
The Compliance Cost Assessment relating to this Order is available in the library of each House of Parliament. A copy of it can be obtained from Scottish Office Agriculture and Fisheries Department, Division J, Room 510, Pentland House, 47 Robb’s Loan, Edinburgh EH14 1TW.