Written Question · S2W-06046 · Session 2
What representations it has received from dog walkers in respect of the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and whether it intends to make any cha…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what representations it has received from dog walkers in respect of the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and whether it intends to make any changes to the code as a result.
The answer
We have received norepresentations concerning issues relating to dog walkers in respect of theproposed Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
Part 1 of the Land Reform (Scotland)Act 2003 requires Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) to draw up the ScottishOutdoor Access Code. SNH consulted on a draft Code and received and considered commentsfrom a wide variety of groups and individuals, which included dog walkers,before submitting the code to ministers on 21 January.
We are currently consideringthe proposed code and hope to submit it to Parliament for its approval in thenear future.
Part 1 of the Land Reform (Scotland)Act 2003 requires Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) to draw up the ScottishOutdoor Access Code. SNH consulted on a draft Code and received and considered commentsfrom a wide variety of groups and individuals, which included dog walkers,before submitting the code to ministers on 21 January.
We are currently consideringthe proposed code and hope to submit it to Parliament for its approval in thenear future.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-06046 by reference.