Written Question · S2W-07968 · Session 2
Whether it will reconsider its position to abolish the crofters' livestock improvement schemes in light of concerns from across the croftin…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will reconsider its position to abolish the crofters' livestock improvement schemes in light of concerns from across the crofting and farming industry and conservation bodies.
The answer
No. Although I have announcedthe closure of the current Livestock Improvement Schemes, I also stated that workis underway to develop and introduce a new grant scheme for the improvement of crofters’cattle. In addition I offered training on ram selection to those within affectedcrofting groups who wanted it.
These are transitional arrangementsuntil such time as the Crofters Commission can be given the powers it needs to introducethe proposed Crofting Development Programme.
These are transitional arrangementsuntil such time as the Crofters Commission can be given the powers it needs to introducethe proposed Crofting Development Programme.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-07968 by reference.