Sustainable Seas for All - A Consultation on Scotland's First Marine Bill
Invitation to a Public Meeting
Friday September 26 - Fishermen's Mission, Eyemouth 3-5 pm
The Scottish Government has launched a public consultation on proposals for Scotland's first Marine Bill. Proposals include
- A new marine planning system and streamlining of the licensing system
- Measures to ensure a viable future for Scotland's traditional and new marine industries
- Creation of Marine Scotland - a new body to act as champion of Scotland's seas
- Improved conservation for Scotland's marine wildlife
Now is the chance to have your say on the future on Scotland's seas. Scottish Government invites you to a public meeting to hear about and discuss proposals for Scotland's First Marine Bill.
The consultation document is available at www.scotland.gov.uk/marinebill and will be available at the meeting. Hard copies can be obtained in advance by contacting marinebill@scotland.gsi.gov.uk