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SNP MSP George Adam leads this evening's members' debate on Paisley for City of Culture 2021
Presiding Officer Ken Macintosh says he must relay the sad news that Alex Johnstone has died.
Mr Macintosh says there will be an opportunity for MSPs to express their sympathy and condolences.
He says he wants the family to know that MSPs are thinking about them at this difficult time.
The fisheries motion as amended is agreed to with 83 MSPs backing it and 30 MSPs against.
The Scottish Lib Dem amendment is agreed to, but not unanimously
Image source, Scottish ParliamentThe Scottish Labour amendment is agreed to unanimously
Image source, Scottish ParliamentThe Scottish Conservative amendment is agreed to unanimously
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Fisheries Minister Fergus Ewing says he was pleased to announce the funding for the major upgrades to Peterhead Port.
Mr Ewing asks what will replace the EMFF.
What has the UK government said about support for the fishing industry, he asks.
Mr Ewing says the EU is the largest export market for Scottish fish.
The fisheries minister says he is delighted the chamber will unite ahead of the Brussels negotiation.
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Fisheries Minister Fergus Ewing says during this debate he has learned of the very sad news that Alex Johnstone has passed away.
The minister says had he been here for this debate he would have been a jovial and reasoned presence
Mr Ewing says he was a "doughty fighter for the North East".
The minister says: "We will miss him."
He expresses his condolences to Linda and the rest of the family.
Image source, bbcFergus Ewing was at Peterhead fish market on Monday morning
Mr Ewing, speaking as he toured Peterhead fish market, also confirmed a £5m investment to "modernise and enhance" Peterhead port - Europe's largest fishing port.
The Scottish Fishermen's Federation has called for a withdrawal from EU common fishery deals after the Brexit vote.
Mr Ewing said he was working for the best deal possible for fishermen.
Scottish Conservative MSP Finlay Carson says he welcomes the announcement from the cabinet secretary about the £5m funding for Peterhead Port.
Scottish Conservative MSP Finlay Carson
Mr Carson says Scottish fishermen are disappointed in blue whiting arrangements because EU countries benefit over Scottish fisheries.
The Tory MSP says it is another example of Scottish fisheries "being sold down the river."
He says the government need to ensure that Marine Scotland is "fit for purpose".
Mr Carson says the interest of Scottish and UK fisherman should be at the forefront of negotiations from now on.
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Labour MSP David Stewart highlights the need for fishermen an scientists to work together.
Mr Stewart says there is a global food shortage and yet a huge amount of fish is discarded in the North sea.
He says: "Brexit is the ghost at the feast in this debate."
The Labour MSP says our fishermen are some of the most resilient workers in the whole of Scotland.
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Scottish Lib Dem MSP Tavish Scott says many ports have benefited in the past from EU funding and he asks the minister what will happen between now and Brexit.
Scottish Lib Dem MSP Tavish Scott
Mr Scott underlines the importance of the scientific research, that takes place in Scotland, to the fishing industry.
The Lib Dem MSP says the fishing industry needs access to the single market and he calls on the Tories to recognise that.
He says transposing fishing legislation could take years with some commentators predicting it to take up to two decades.
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