This article describes the importance of the seafood industry to the Shetland economy. The seafood industry employs nearly 25% of Shetland's total workforce and has an annual turnover of almost £80 million. The article recognizes that the principle of quota trading will become more and more important in future. There is support for the principle of quota trading, provided this is undertaken by fish producer organizations. The article also examines the Shetland proposal for ‘ring fencing’ quota purchases by producer organizations.

The Forum for Education and Democracy is an education think tank dedicated to renewing america's commitment to strong public schools at the national, state, and local levels. We work for school revitalization efforts and policies that prepare young people for lifelong learning and engaged, thoughtful democratic participation. We believe that educating future members of our communities to the fullest extent is vital to the health of our democracy, and that a public education system worthy of a democracy is characterized by strong public schools, equity of educational resources and the support of an involved citizenry. The Forum's vision for American education is grounded in support for our schools and policies that build their capacity to provide a world-class education for every child. The Forum is composed of nationally recognized educators who have founded schools and networks of schools, as well as reform organizations, that have pioneered new approaches that have improved teaching and learning. The Forum's Conveners have also been influential voices in education research and worked tirelessly to make schools more equitable. A selection of the experiences and accomplishments that inform their perspectives is included at the end of this report.