Mr. John Walsh:

On the question of added value, if island boats were able to land the fish directly on the island, there would be great potential to create employment and add value, especially with salmon and shellfish, which are high in product value. This should be part of the overall fisheries management plan for the islands. On my island in 1900 there were 13 boats fishing for scallops, each with a crew of three. They were selling directly to the Billingsgate market in London. I can see why we cannot do that again. Our objective is to create an island brand for both agricultural and fisheries products.