Subsection (2) provides that in considering any question referred to it the Scottish Land Court may have regard to representations made by the crofting community body, the owner and anyone else who in the opinion of the Scottish Land Court appears to have an interest.

Subsection (3) provides that on referral the Scottish Land Court will report on that question to Ministers and make recommendations regarding conditions which should be imposed if Ministers consent to the crofting community right to buy application.

Section 98: Appeals against consent

Subsections (1) and (2) provide that the landowner, any person who is a member of the crofting community, any person who has a legal right relating to the land or anyone invited to give views on the application, may appeal against Ministers' decision to consent to the application, by means of a summary application.

Subsection (3) specifies that the crofting community body may appeal the refusal of the application. However, subsection (4) makes it clear that this right does not extend to a decision under Section 83.

Subsection (5) specifies the grounds of appeal against consent.

Subsection (6) specifies the grounds of appeal against refusal.