Written Question · S1W-16743 · Session 1
What consultation it has carried out or plans to carry out with individuals or bodies who work on salmon and sea trout rivers on its propos…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what consultation it has carried out or plans to carry out with individuals or bodies who work on salmon and sea trout rivers on its proposals in the draft Land Reform (Scotland) Bill on the purchase of salmon fishing rights.
The answer
The draft Land Reform (Scotland) Bill was published in a consultation paper in February 2001. This consultation document was available free to members of the public and also published on the internet. A period of 18 weeks from the publication date was allowed for submission of responses. Officials also met with representatives of the Association of Scottish Salmon Fisheries Boards and the Scottish Anglers National Association on 28 June to hear their views on the draft Bill proposals.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-16743 by reference.