By August the Task Force will advise on:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Action by all parts of the industry, associated sectors and all levels of government to reduce the cost of fuel<\/p>\n
\u2022 A fuel efficiency scheme, in particular incentives to be offered under the European Fisheries Fund for steps designed to reduce fuel consumption<\/p>\n
\u2022 Further reductions in non-fuel costs<\/p>\n
By February 2009 the Task Force will advise on longer-term issues such as fishing practices and the transportation of produce to markets.<\/p>\n
This follows the immediate help already announced which will provide fishermen with \u00a3700,000 towards non-fuel costs.<\/p>\n
Work is underway to identify members of the Task Force and this will be announced shortly.<\/p>\n
Speaking after a meeting of the Scottish Fisheries Council in Edinburgh, Mr Lochhead said:<\/p>\n
“On Monday I outlined a five point action plan to help the Scottish fishing industry counter the effects of rising fuel costs, including a Fuel Task Force. I have moved quickly to establish the remit of the Task Force.<\/p>\n
“I expect to see representatives in the Task Force from various aspects of the fishing industry as well as the haulage and sales sectors. I want the Task Force to be radical in its thinking so we can all ensure a sustainable and profitable future for the Scottish fisheries sector.<\/p>\n
“The fishing industry and I share concerns about the serious situation facing fishermen in these times of ever increasing fuel prices. That is why I have agreed immediate action to both address short term issues and look for long term solutions.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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