Sandeel fishing - proposed closure: consultation analysis

Appendix 1: Consultation questions

The full list of consultation questions can be found below:

Question 1: Do you support the preferred option to close fishing for sandeel in all

Scottish waters?

Question 2: If your answer is no to question 1. do you have any views on alternative or complementary measures that could be considered in the longer-term for the protection of sandeel in Scottish waters (please see the SEA Environmental Report for alternatives)?

Question 3: Is there any further evidence that should be considered in terms of the

potential benefits or value of the preferred option that could be considered?

Question 4: Is there any further evidence that should be considered to demonstrate any impact on island communities?

Question 5: Do you have any comments on the assumptions made in the partial

Business and Regulatory Impact Assessments (BRIA) concerning the costs and

benefits of the option?

Question 6: Do you have any comments on the SEA Environmental Report