A CALL has been made for SNP members to back a “resetting of the relationship” with rural Scotland following the controversy over Highly…
A CALL has been made formembers to back a “resetting of the relationship” with rural Scotland following the controversy over Highly Protected Marine Areas .
Branch members say there were concerns the issue was being “raised on the doorstep” and it is hoped the discussion will “chart a way forward” on how such policies will proceed in the future.They say the resolution has been written by Peterhead and Banff branch members, with input from the fishing industry, coastal community groups and people working in conservation and it aims to “devolve and empower policy over marine protection to coastal communities”.
The motion, which is on the draft agenda for the SNP conference taking place in Aberdeen in October, states: “Conference commends the Scottish Government for suspending the implementation of HPMA’s allowing a new pathway and timetable surrounding any roll-out of similar measures in the future.
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