Elspeth Macdonald
Elspeth Macdonald is the Chief Executive of the Scottish Fishermen's Federation, representing around 450 fishing boats. She has expressed disappointment with the current five-year fishing deal and advocates for annual discussions on access to fishing waters, aiming for a more equitable share of marine resources for the UK.
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Elspeth Macdonald, CEO of Scottish Fisherman's Association told the BBC.
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Elspeth Macdonald, who represents 450 fishing boats as Chief Executive of the Scottish Fishermen's Federation, says she is disappointed with the five-year fishing deal the UK signed up to.
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