Scottish Liberal Democrat peers have warned the fishing industry must be protected in the UK’s final Brexit deal.
They have tabled an amendment to the Article 50 Bill, which the House of Lords are debating again today.
This is the legislation that will fire the starting gun on formal withdrawal negotiations.
The amendment, if successful, would require a resolution to be passed by both houses of the UK Parliament before any commitment is entered into that affects fishing rights in UK territorial waters and waters within the UK exclusive economic zone.
It would also oblige the UK Government to secure the consent of the devolved legislatures where any potential commitment affects fishing rights in UK waters adjacent to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Lord Bruce of Bennachie said: “From Shetland to the Scilly Isles, the fishing industry is looking to ensure that its interests are fully safeguarded in any final deal on leaving the EU.
“This amendment puts down a clear marker on the industry’s behalf.”
