The fundamental objective of the SNP fisheries policy is to create a well managed and properly conserved fishery. The SNP proposes six fundamental reforms which would assist the Scottish fishing industry: A new framework whereby coastal states with the greatest historic interests in specific fisheries would be able to take the key control and management decisions relating to the fisheries in the waters off their coasts in Regional Fisheries Management Councils.
in favour of protectionism, for example tariffs, export subsidies