Action 54
"A cross-sector group, similar in composition to the
Agriculture Strategy Steering Group, will continue to meet
for the next two years to advise the Minister for
Environment and Rural Development on the implementation of
this Strategy. The Strategy lists detailed action points.
The Group will monitor progress on them, identify ways of
measuring their success and review the Strategy in the
light of experience."
Progress
The Agriculture Strategy Implementation Group was
established in March 2002. It is chaired by the Minister
for Environment and Rural Development and meets roughly
once every three months. A wide range of interests are
represented by the individuals who sit on the Group.
Membership comprises:-
Keith
Arbuthnott, Scottish Rural Property and
Business Association
Andrew
Baird, T&G Scotland
Gareth
Baird, Scottish Agriculture Organisation
Society
David
Danson, United Auctions plc
David
Gass, Scottish Enterprise Borders
Campbell
Gemmell, Scottish Environment Protection
Agency
Kevin
Hawkins, Safeway plc
Stuart
Housden, RSPB
Bob
Kass, Highlands and Islands Enterprise
John
Kinnaird, NFU Scotland
Jimmy
McLean, Royal Bank of Scotland
Ena
McNeill, Scottish Crofting Foundation
John
Markland, Scottish Natural Heritage
Neil
Stoddart, Scottish Association of Meat
Wholesalers
Pam
Turner, Edinburgh University
Jim
Walker, Quality Meat Scotland
Action 54 complete.
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