Sir,
As island communities spokesperson for the Scottish Greens I would give a cautious welcome to the Scottish Government’s Islands Bill. The stage one parliamentary debate is an opportunity to debate the general principles of the bill, with any amendments to the bill being considered at stages two, and three.
Our island communities face many unique challenges and I am pleased that this important piece of legislation has been brought forward which should ensure ‘island proofing’ is given due consideration as part of all future government policy.