Consultation on Islands’ Bill

Our-Islands-our-future-HebrDerek Mackay, Minister for Transport and Islands, was in the Western Isles today to launch the Islands’ Bill Consultation document.

 

Cllr Angus Campbell, speaking on behalf of the Our Islands Our Future campaign, said: “The launch of this consultation is very significant in securing greater powers for Island areas and is the first islands-specific piece of legislation in over 40 years. We have continually lobbied for a fairer deal for islands and I would encourage people to respond to the consultation and share their views on the development of a future Islands’ Bill which comes as a result of the positive work being done on the Our Islands Our Future campaign. This is an opportunity for everyone to help shape a more prosperous and fairer future for our Islands”.

 

The consultation document can be accessed at https://consult.scotland.gov.uk/islands-team/islands-bill-consultation

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