Scallop row talks continue with Scotland

Friday, 19 January 2018 09:15

By Jason Roberts @ChpsChsGrvy

The Chief Minister says he still speaking to Scotland over the Isle of Man's king scallop fishery.

Howard Quayle spoke to the Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon yesterday in the hopes to find a way forward for the fishery.

After a number of misreported catches, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture proposed all fishing vessels report to a Manx port for a catch inspection, to the annoyance of Scottish authorities.

Mr Quayle confirmed an announcement should be made in the next few days.

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