BBC News Published image copyrightGetty Images A leading Scottish fishing body is calling for a "scrap and build" scheme to help modernise the industry. The Scottish White Fish Producers Association (SWFPA) has written to government ministers asking them to back the move. The SWFPA believes the fleet should be modernised rather than expanded. The UK government has said a £100m funding package will help to improve equipment and technology to take advantage of an increase in allowances. 'Diversify the industry' He said: "I think if we could consolidate then get assistance to build new modern vessels, then in terms of carbon footprint, in terms of efficiency and quality of product, that helps the industry move on the next footing.