The SNP leader told Scottish Parliament that Scotland’s seafood sector will need support after missing out on peak sales due to France’s ban on UK cargo. Scotland’s First Minister also announced from Boxing Day there will be a three-week-long lockdown across the country. 

Ms Sturgeon said: “What is of real and immediate concern is the impact on our food exporters especially in the Scottish seafood sector.

“This is the peak time of year for seafood exports and the Christmas export trade is now almost certainly lost.

“That is devasting for our world-class seafood businesses and they do need and will get our support.”

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