Scotland’s islands will receive greater representation in the UK Government
in the most comprehensive examination of their priorities in 30 years, the
Scottish Secretary has announced.
Legislation will be scrutinised to ensure it takes account of island
priorities, the Scotland Office will have a dedicated islands
representative and an oil and gas islands forum will assist decision making
in the sector.
The UK Government has also committed to establish renewable energy
transmission links to the islands.
Island-specific challenges for transport, postal services, digital
connectivity and fuel poverty will receive closer consideration, and
measures will be taken to strengthen the transparency and accountability of
the Crown Estate which manages Scotland’s seas and foreshore.
SNIP
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