ISLANDS BILL
Presentation by Ian Turner, Community Empowerment Division, Scottish Government (to follow)
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Minutes:
The group gave consideration to a presentation from the Community Empowerment Division of the Scottish Government, outlining the basis and timescales of the Islands Bill, which aims to achieve a sustained focus across Government and the wider public sector on improving outcomes for island communities. Discussion took place in respect of the National Islands Plan; the duties in relation to island communities; the representation of island communities; greater flexibility in electoral ward design for islands; the development in the Scottish Island Marine Development area and the parliamentary timetable and process.
Decision:
The group agreed to note the contents of the presentation.
The Chair thanked Mr Turner for the information provided.
(Ref: Presentation by the Islands Bill Team, The Scottish Government, dated 18 August 2017, submitted.)
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