Written Question · S2W-07777 · Session 2
When it plans to introduce legislation to implement the Crofting Development Programme.
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive when it plans to introduce legislation to implement the Crofting Development Programme.
The answer
Our Programme for Governmentsets out our intention to introduce crofting reform legislation. Our plans wereexplained in the White Paper Crofting Reform Proposals For Legislation publishedin July 2002. This included a proposal to create a new constitution for the CroftersCommission which would give it power to make grants.
This legislation will enablethe Crofters Commission to implement the Crofting Development Programme. A datefor the introduction of legislation is yet to be determined. However, we hope tobe able to publish a draft bill later this year.
This legislation will enablethe Crofters Commission to implement the Crofting Development Programme. A datefor the introduction of legislation is yet to be determined. However, we hope tobe able to publish a draft bill later this year.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-07777 by reference.