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7. Next steps and consultation questions
7.1 In order to introduce a new LFASS for 2010-13, the Scottish Government will need to:
- submit proposed changes in the SRDP to the EC;
- introduce the necessary domestic legislation to the Scottish Parliament;
- make necessary changes to its guidance and internal IT systems.
This means that decisions will need to be taken in early 2009. In reaching these decisions, the Scottish Government will take particular account of the outcome from the present consultation exercise, as well as the work of the LFASS Stakeholder Group in reviewing the interim scheme.
Accordingly, the Scottish Government would welcome your views ( by 19 December 2008) on the following questions:
Q1 What are your views on the use of "mountain area" designation and "specific handicap" designation for islands as outlined in Annex 3?
Q2 What are your views on the approach to calculating payments set out in Annex 4? Do you have alternative suggestions?
Q3 What are your views on this rationale and these objectives for LFASS?
Q4 Would you be in favour of continuing the current interim scheme with no significant changes?
Q5 Would you be in favour of continuing the current interim scheme, but with some redistribution of payments? Do you have alternative suggestions?
Q6 What are your views on the principle of creating a closer link with livestock-related activity?
Q7 What are your views on the approach set out in paragraphs 6.4 - 6.6 on (i) creating a closer link with livestock-related activity, (ii) helping new entrants and others taking on land that did not attract LFASS in 2006, (iii) re-establishing the cattle-top up link?
Q8 How could delivery of environmental benefits be improved?
Q9 What are your views on reallocating a proportion of LFASS money to other measures within the SRDP?
Q10 Do you have any other suggestions for the second interim scheme?
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