Scotland’s first ever Islands Bill is being debated in parliament today.
Speaking ahead of the debate, Islands Minister Humza Yousaf said: “This is a landmark piece of legislation for Scotland, enshrining the interests of our unique and diverse island communities within the legislative process.
“It is designed to build islands awareness into decision making across the public sector, ensuring interests of island communities are firmly at the centre of future legislative, policy and service considerations.
“The bill builds on our work to enhance island communities and economies, such as
our investment of over £1 billion in ferry services, £270 million in airport facilities
across the highlands and islands -
He added: “It also complements our wider policy agenda, which addresses island-
“It is greatly encouraging to see the Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee support the general principles of this Bill and I look forward to working together to refine it, delivering the best support for our island communities.”
Scottish Parliament debates historic Islands Bill
8 February 2018
