The Scottish government would only be consulted about the post-Brexit fishing plans CHRIS FURLONG/GETTY IMAGESWestminster will decide who fishes in all UK waters after Brexit under plans being drawn up by Theresa May’s government. A white paper has been drafted that would make the UK government the arbiter in any discussions about access. The devolved administrations would be consulted on the UK government’s position but, ultimately, the Scottish government would not be able to veto proposals backed by Westminster. The paper, which is still to be finalised, will set out a framework for quota talks in which devolved institutions would be consulted on the UK government’s negotiating position with other countries and the European Union. The document is expected to say that there will be a “duty of co-operation” within the UK delegation, which negotiates with foreign governments over…

Source: The Times May 04, 2018 23:01 UTC