Labour MSP Rhoda Grant says the UK is still part of the EU and these fishing negotiation remain as important as ever.

Ms Grant says crews must work with fishermen to secure the future of the industry.

She says permanent crews are invested in the industry and she calls for a fair pay settlement.

The Labour MSP says it is immoral to discard fish and she advocates a ban.

Here is the Scottish Labour amendment. 

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Douglas Fraser
Scotland business & economy editor

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Fishermen ought to be pretty pleased. Theirs is one industry that got the result it wanted on 23 June.

No more Common Fisheries Policy. No more decisions on quota decided by a ministerial carve-up including several landlocked countries.

The plucky British skipper would push the giant Spanish armada corporation from the quayside, and claim back a colossal tonnage of catch quota.

However, it's not looking quite that simple. The industry is having to lobby vigorously to avoid being squeezed out of the picture in negotiations over future relations between the European Union and United Kingdom.

Read more of Douglas' blog here. 

Mr Chapman says there is great UK team fighting Scotland's corner in the EU negotiations.

He says when fishing industry leaders talk about the "sea of opportunity" Brexit brings he believes them.

The Tory MSP says more can be done for fishing industry post-Brexit.

Mr Chapman says "this is the sea of opportunity". 

The Tory MSP says, if the SNP's stance is to give away its quota, he doesn't see how that is standing up for Scotland.

He says he was shocked and angered when he heard Alex Salmond saying "a constitutional crisis would be welcome" in referring to Article 50.

He says the SNP would do and say anything to achieve their dream of independence. 

Tory MSP Peter Chapman says all of Scotland will be watching the fisheries negotiations closely.

Mr Chapman says fishing communities have seen boats scrapped and job losses.

He says the fishing industry has an ability to innovate that makes the Scottish fleet the envy of the world.

Here is the Scottish Conservative amendment.

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Mr Ewing says he will work tirelessly in the forthcoming annual fisheries negotiations in Brussels to secure the best deal for Scotland.

Mr Ewing says the EU Faroe talks are underway.

The minister says he cannot accept the level of Faroese access agreed in 2014.

He says many in the fishing industry voted to leave the EU.

Mr Ewing says the Common Fisheries Policy has not been a success for Scotland and he recognises there are opportunities for the industry outside of the EU.

He says Scotland should negotiate access to its waters on an annual basis. 

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In September we reported that more than £11m of European funding would be distributed to Scotland's fisheries sector.

The cash has been earmarked for 65 projects across the country, and could be the catalyst for investment of up to £48m in the sea fisheries, aquaculture and processing industries.

Rural Affairs Secretary Fergus Ewing confirmed the details of the package during a visit to a shellfish market.

He told the BBC that the money could be a "lifeline" for coastal communities.

The funding comes from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, backed up by the Scottish government.

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Mr Ewing says last weeks negotiations between the EU and Norway have now concluded.

The minister says he is pleased proposed cuts to North Sea Cod and Whiting were stopped.

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Mr Ewing says he shed no tears over the end of the Cod Recovery Plan.

Tory MSP John Scott asks if the minister agrees with him that there should be more collaborative approach between fishermen.

The fisheries minister agrees there are many measures that might ameliorate the problem.

In October, Scottish fishing leaders said they are "encouraged" by talks with the UK and Scottish governments about Brexit.

The Scottish Fishermen's Federation (SFF) met the UK environment secretary and fishing minister in London.

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Talks with the Scottish government's Brexit minister Michael Russell were also held at Holyrood.

The SFF campaigned for a Leave vote in June's referendum, and argue Brexit could present an opportunity.

The organisation said control over British waters would bring huge potential benefits to Scottish fishing.

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Fisheries Minister Fergus Ewing welcomes representatives from Scottish Seafood and the Scottish Fishermen's Federation.

Mr Ewing says he will do everything he can to help the rural economy grow, including the fishing industry.

He stresses the importance of the Autumn quota negotiations.

The Scottish government will eliminate discards pledges the minister.

Here is the Scottish government motion.

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Fisheries Minister Fergus Ewing has told fishermen he is determined to protect EU markets and funding.

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.

The Scottish government will now lead a debate on sea fisheries and end of year negotiations. 

A UK benefits cap that has just come into force is "indefensible", church leaders in Scotland have said.

The Church of Scotland, the Baptist Union, the Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church said the cap would hit children the hardest.

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The churches believe the number of Scottish families with capped benefits will increase by more than 10 times.

The Department of Work and Pensions described the benefits cap as "a clear incentive to move into a job".

Ministers said the level of the cap was fair because it is close to the average salary after tax.