“In the leadership contest, I said I would have scrapped HPMAs completely if elected,” she said.

Source: https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/national/23493708.kate-forbes-way-forward-controversial-fishing-ban/?ref=rss

It has said the new HPMAs are required to protect stock, while also warning of the "twin crises" of climate change and biodiversity loss.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-65456173?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

It illustrates the significant concern over Scottish government plans to impose HPMAs on island and coastal communities.

Source: https://www.arranbanner.co.uk/2023/05/12/marine-areas-protest-song-is-a-chart-topper/

Mr Stone told the Conservative leader about former Scottish rural affairs minister Fergus Ewing ripped up a copy of the consultation on Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs).

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/23512800.jamie-stone-urges-uk-government-intervene-hpma-proposals/?ref=rss

“Now I know the SNP have messed up in several policy ways with the there on HPMAs and GRR and the deposit return scheme and all the rest of it.

Source: https://www.thenational.scot/news/23658229.angus-macneil-must-prioritise-independence-party/?ref=rss

Once again, we are told that designating “at least 10 per cent” of Scottish waters as HPMAs, will make the Scottish Government “world-leading”.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/23286120.deserve-competent-government-not-one-obsessed-empty-boasts/?ref=rss

Scottish government plans for Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) is the Scottish Daily Mail's lead story, after criticism from Rishi Sunak during Prime Minister's Questions.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-65552991?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

“We chose to consult as early and widely as possible on the principles of HPMAs, with no pre-determined sites.

Source: https://www.argyllshireadvertiser.co.uk/2023/06/29/hpmas-scrapped/