There have been 25 meetings around the coast with over 350 fishermen attending. Feedback has been positive with those in attendance clearly signalling they want our fishing quota kept in Scotland and close to active fishermen.

But there's still time to have your say on how Scotland's fishing quota will be safeguarded for future generations.

Fisheries secretary Richard Lochhead said: 'Fishing provides the lifeblood of many of Scotland's communities and sustains tens of thousands of jobs. It is vital that we consider how we can best safeguard our fishing communities' birthright for future generations.

'The arrangements governing fishing rights are crucial as they provide access to our rich fishing grounds. Therefore we need to maximise these benefits for the current generation of fishermen while ensuring that they are available to future generations as well.

'I would call on everyone in Scotland who has an interest in fishing to make their views know on this vitally important issue - this is an opportunity to help shape the Scotland's fishing rights for future generations.'

The consultation period will run until August 22, 2008 with responses being accepted for a short period after this.

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