SMITH CONGRATULATES ANSTRUTHER FISH BAR IN PARLIAMENT

3.00.00pm GMT Tue 27th Jan 2009

North East Fife's MSP Iain Smith has tabled a motion in the Scottish Parliament congratulating the Anstruther Fish Bar for being named UK Fish and Chip Shop of the Year 2008 and for its contribution to the local community.

In his motion Mr Smith notes the high quality of the fish and chips as well as using ethically sourced North Sea haddock, local Pittenweem prawns and organic cod from the world's first sustainable solution to wild-cod fisheries in Shetland.

Mr Smith said:

"The owners of the Anstruther Fish Bar, Robert and Alison Smith, really do deserve this accolade. Apart from the high standards they set for their business, the contribution they make to the local economy and tourism in the East Neuk is very important."

The text of Iain Smith's Scottish Parliament Motion follows:

*S3M-3291 Iain Smith: Anstruther Fish Bar, UK Fish and Chip Shop of 2008-That the Parliament congratulates the Anstruther Fish Bar for being named UK Fish and Chip Shop of the Year and for also winning the title for the contribution to the local community; recognises that its success is down to the consistent high quality of the fish and chips as well as using ethically sourced North Sea haddock, local Pittenweem prawns and Shetland organic cod from the world's first sustainable solution to wild-cod fisheries; further recognises the contribution that the Anstruther Fish Bar makes to local tourism, and wishes owners Robert and Alison Smith continued success