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Lerwick Consultation Event

Sustainable Seas for All - A Consultation on Scotland's First Marine Bill

Invitation to a Public Meeting

Tuesday August 19 - Shetland Museum - Hay's Dock, Lerwick, 7pm

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. SSMEI Shetland in conjunction with 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.

Page updated: Wednesday, August 13, 2008