Sustainable Seas For All - A consultation on Scotland's first marine bill was launched by Richard Lochhead, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment, on July 14, 2008 during a visit to Storehouse of Foulis, north of Inverness. The consultation period for Scotland's first marine bill is now underway and will run until October 6, 2008.
Scotland's marine area is of great environmental, social and economic value both nationally and internationally. The Scottish Government is committed to the sustainable use and protection of this important marine resource, and the Scottish Marine Bill consultation is a historic opportunity for people and organisations with an interest in marine issues to come together to help shape the future management of Scotland's marine environment.
The Scottish Government is keen to get views from across all communities and sectors and encourages people and organisations to come forward and voice their opinions. All responses to these proposals will be considered.
Responses call also be sent in writing to CRES1031, Central Scanning Unit, Spur U5B Saughton House, Broomhouse Drive, Edinburgh, EH11 3XD or by email to marinebill@scotland.gsi.gov.uk