Whether the Committee of Inquiry on Crofting, chaired by Professor Shucksmith, had access to a draft report by Peter Cook on the economics …

Answered Asked by Rhoda Grant Lab Lodged 3 Dec 2008

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether the Committee of Inquiry on Crofting, chaired by Professor Shucksmith, had access to a draft report by Peter Cook on the economics and options for the Crofters Cattle Quality Improvement Scheme before considering its recommendation to end the scheme as currently constituted.

The answer

Answered by Michael Russell on 12 Dec 2008 · 9 days after it was lodged, on time

The Committee of Inquiry on Crofting operated independently of the Scottish Government, commissioned its own evidence and undertook its own consultation. The formal appraisal report, in terms of the contract issued by the Crofters Commission, was not received until 1 October 2008. Previous incomplete drafts would not have been available to the Committee of Inquiry.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-18481 by reference.