In a new paper published today (Thursday 11th June), the cross-sector membership alliance, which aims to strengthen Scotland’s economy, called for more efficient and predictable planning, consenting, and regulatory processes to support investment, innovation, and rural jobs.
It also called for action to support growth in salmon farming and the role it plays in sustaining rural and island communities.
Salmon Scotland is the trade body for the UK’s biggest food export and most popular fish, supporting 11,000 jobs in Scotland and generating £1 billion a year for the economy.
Tavish Scott, chief executive of Salmon Scotland, said:
“Prosper has added an important voice to the growing consensus that Scotland should back the responsible growth of salmon farming.
“This is a sector that supports jobs, investment, and economic activity in some of Scotland's most fragile communities, while producing one of Scotland's greatest export success stories.
“As the paper highlights, Scotland has an opportunity to build on that success. If we want to attract investment, support innovation, and deliver sustainable growth, we need a regulatory system that is efficient, predictable, and fit for purpose.
“That would benefit communities, businesses, and the wider Scottish economy.”
Prosper called for sustainable growth in salmon farming to be made a national economic priority.