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Scottish Government ban on Firth of Clyde 'ruining generations of business', fishermen say

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Furious fishermen have accused the Scottish Government of devastating their historic Firth of Clyde industry with a “senseless” ban.

Boats in the area support more than 600 jobs – many of which are in small family businesses keeping the way of life alive for remote communities.

But fishermen were left shocked when ministers implemented an 11-week ban in February, leaving them unable to earn a living.The move is designed to encourage the resurgence of cod stocks – but previous restrictions allowed vessels which didn’t interfere with their habitat to continue working.

Government documents suggest the new total ban – which is to be applied in 2023 as well – was prompted by the SNP’s coalition with the Greens at Holyrood.

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