Select committee: Scottish Affairs Committee
Salmon farming: growth and sustainability
Open
Opened 21 Nov 2024
Scottish Affairs Committee Inquiry on parliament.uk ↗
Inquiry scope (the committee's words)
This one-off session will explore issues around the sustainability and potential growth of salmon farming in Scotland. Topics may include the sector's performance on fish welfare and environmental protection, its value to rural and island communities, and its contribution to UK exports and ‘Brand Scotland’.
Where it stands
The inquiry is open, opened 21 November 2024.
The committee has not published a report yet.
Evidence
- 1 oral evidence sessionLatest 4 December 2024
- 5 witnesses
Recent activity
- Scottish Affairs Committee - Public Meeting4 December 2024, Oral evidence
Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 2024 |
Scottish Affairs Committee - Public Meeting
Anne Anderson · Scottish Sea Farms,
Ben Hadfield · Mowi,
James Park · Salmon Scotland,
Sarah Evans · Marine Conservation Society,
Sean Black · RSPCA
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Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Anderson · Head of Sustainability & Development | Scottish Sea Farms | 1 |
| Ben Hadfield · Chief Operating Officer - Farming (Scotland) | Mowi | 1 |
| James Park · Head of Insights | Salmon Scotland | 1 |
| Sarah Evans · Aquaculture Policy Officer | Marine Conservation Society | 1 |
| Sean Black · Senior Scientific Officer - Aquaculture | RSPCA | 1 |