Green MSP wants action

LOTHIANS Green MSP Alison Johnstone has called for a strong network of marine protected areas using powers under Holyrood's Marine Act.

She said: "All too often, the impression given by ministers is that passing a law is the job done. In the case of last year's Marine Act, nothing could be further from the truth. Ministers have choices to make, especially about the scope and range of marine protected areas, and it will take pressure both from parliament and environmental campaigners to ensure they keep to their commitments."