Publication - Consultation analysis
Sea fisheries - future catching policy: consultation analysis
Analysis of public consultation on Future Catching Policy (FCP).
Annex 1: List of consultation questions and response counts
| Question | Number of responses | % Of total responses (base=244) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Do you agree that the current rules around the landing obligation need to be adjusted, taking into account regional and sectoral variances with a focus on the landing of marketable fish and avoidance of unwanted catch (in particular, juvenile fish) through various spatial and technical measures? | 230 | 94% |
| Please provide details in the text box below | 195 | 80% | |
| 2 | Do you agree that the FCP should address issues with unwanted catches of fish and accidental bycatch other species, e.g., cetaceans, seals and seabirds where appropriate? | 210 | 86% |
| Please provide details in the text box below | 108 | 44% | |
| 3 | Do the broad fleet segment categories identified within this section appear correct? | 164 | 67% |
| Please provide details in the text box below | 53 | 22% | |
| 4 | Are there any specific geographical differences of the sea which you think we should take account of within the FCP? | 160 | 66% |
| Please provide details in the text box below | 123 | 50% | |
| 5 | Do you think that the proposed actions for each fleet segment sound appropriate? | 135 | 55% |
| Please provide details in the text box below | 93 | 38% | |
| 6 | Given the restrictions relating to available marine space and the need to manage displacement issues, do you think a restriction on gear soak time (the length of time static gear can be left in the water to fish) should be set? | 150 | 61% |
| Please provide details in the text box below | 100 | 41% | |
| 7 | Do you think there should be restrictions on the number of creels that can be deployed by a fishing vessel? | 171 | 70% |
| Please provide details in the text box below | 93 | 38% | |
| 8 | Do you think creel limits should be set according to geographical area, for example according to regional Inshore Fisheries Group (rIFG) area? | 150 | 61% |
| Please provide details in the text box below | 86 | 35% | |
| 9 | Do you think creel limits should be dictated by | 151 | 62% |
| Please provide details in the text box below | 58 | 24% | |
| 10 | Do you think a restriction on string length should be set for the Pots and Creels Segment? | 136 | 56% |
| Please provide details in the text box below | 56 | 23% | |
| 11 | Are there any other additional management measures, such as escape panels soak time restrictions or measures to reduce entanglement of marine species, that we should be considering as part of a package of measures to improve management of the creel sector? | 95 | 39% |
| 12 | Do you agree that we need to develop measures with regards to gillnets and longlines in order to ease the pressure on shared marine space and avoid conflict? | 161 | 66% |
| Please provide details in the text box below | 105 | 43% | |
| 13 | Do you think we should set minimum separation distances between sets of nets or longlines in order to create corridors for mobile vessels to move through? | 146 | 60% |
| Please provide details in the text box below | 84 | 34% | |
| 14 | Should we adjust the depth at which gillnets can be set (minimum and maximum) in order to further utilise the marine space and avoid gear conflict? | 132 | 54% |
| 15a | Do you see any need to restrict the numbers of gillnet and longline vessels operating in Scottish waters at any one time? | 155 | 64% |
| Please provide details in the text box below | 86 | 35% | |
| 15b | On the same basis should similar restrictions apply to vessels using mobile gear? | 157 | 64% |
| Please provide details in the text box below | 68 | 28% | |
| 15c | In consideration of questions Q15a and Q15b should these measures apply generically or in a specific geographical area? | 142 | 58% |
| Please provide details in the text box below | 52 | 21% | |
| 16 | Are there additional measures that we should be considering, for example to help prevent entanglements in the gillnet and longline fishery? | 122 | 50% |
| Please provide details in the text box below | 87 | 36% | |
| 17 | Of the options provided in this section, which option (or combination of options) do you think should be introduced, and why? | 124 | 51% |
| Please provide details in the text box below | 64 | 29% | |
| 18 | Do you foresee any unintended consequences of any of the options described within this section, particularly those intended to increase minimum mesh sizes and adjust the Square Mesh Panel requirements? | 109 | 45% |
| Please provide details in the text box below | 58 | 24% | |
| 19 | Do you consider there should be an exception for low powered vessels working in inshore waters? | 143 | 59% |
| Please provide details in the text box below | 57 | 23% | |
| 20 | Do you foresee any significant issues or unintended consequences of accounting for discards in this way? | 134 | 55% |
| Please provide details in the text box below | 91 | 37% | |
| 21 | Do you agree that this process is the best way to make management decisions in a cooperative manner? | 201 | 82% |
| Please provide details in the text box below | 163 | 67% | |
| 22 | Do you foresee any unintended consequences to making decisions this way? | 138 | 57% |
| Please provide details in the text box below | 100 | 41% | |
| 23 | Do you have any additional comments to make regarding the Future Catching Policy? | 185 | 76% |
| 24 | Taking in to account the Business Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA) supplementing this consultation, do you have any comments or views which you would like to put forward? - Please note this is a draft partial BRIA at this stage. Given the measures aren't set in stone yet, this partial BRIA is setting the foundation for a full assessment which will take form as the measures do. | 35 | 14% |
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