IoM plan rejected
It appears that the UK Government has thrown its weight behind the Federation’s opposition to plans put forward by the Isle of Man for full control of its waters out to its 12 mile limit.
At the moment, any change in management policy in waters from three to 12 miles off the IoM coast require concurrence from the UK Government.
The NFFO put up strong resistance to the proposal and it is now understood that ministers have accepted that the measure should be opposed.
Chief executive Barrie Deas says: “We put forward strong arguments on the basis of our members’ interests in these waters, which were particularly relevant given that the Isle of Man has a minimal interest in whitefish stocks.
“It looks like the Government has been persuaded by our arguments.” |
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