Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 23 March 2016
23 Mar 2016 · S4 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
First Minister’s Question Time
Land Settlement (Scotland) Act 1919
The Land Settlement (Scotland) Act 1919 was an attempt to address specific concerns 100 years ago. The Land Reform (Scotland) Bill, which the Parliament passed last week, is a further step in this Government’s journey towards a more equal and socially just Scotland for the 21st century. The provisions in the bill, including a new right to buy and the establishment of a Scottish land commission, build on our wider programme of land reform and plans for future action in the next session of Parliament.
Although we will consider all suggestions, we think that our continuing work in the area is the best way to ensure that those who wish to acquire land in Scotland have a range of opportunities to do so.
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6. Patrick Harvie (Glasgow) (Green)
Green
To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s position is on the modernisation of the Land Settlement (Scotland) Act 1919. (S4F-03338)
The First Minister (Nicola Sturgeon)
SNP
The Land Settlement (Scotland) Act 1919 was an attempt to address specific concerns 100 years ago. The Land Reform (Scotland) Bill, which the Parliament pass...
Patrick Harvie
Green
I certainly recognise the value of the land reform legislation that we passed last week. Most of the Parliament united to support the Land Reform (Scotland) ...
The First Minister
SNP
If we are re-elected in a few weeks’ time, I will be happy to consider whether a reformed land settlement act fits into our wider plans for further land refo...
Rob Gibson (Caithness, Sutherland and Ross) (SNP)
SNP
Will the First Minister ensure that the current review of the Scottish planning system helps and does not hinder the much more diverse pattern of land owners...
The First Minister
SNP
The Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 and the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill have increased opportunities for communities across Scotland to own land. T...
Sarah Boyack (Lothian) (Lab)
Lab
Will the First Minister promote community and co-operative forms of ownership as part of the land reform agenda in the next session of the Scottish Parliamen...
The First Minister
SNP
I thank Sarah Boyack for her assumption that I will be in this seat when we return after the election. I certainly appreciate her vote of confidence in this ...
Sandra White (Glasgow Kelvin) (SNP)
SNP
The First Minister will be aware of the situation of Lord Apetsi, who is a student at the University of Strathclyde, in my constituency—
The Presiding Officer
NPA
I am sorry, Ms White, but this question is on land reform. I know how important your question is—
Sandra White
SNP
I have tried three times already to ask the question, Presiding Officer.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
I am sorry, Ms White, but members need to follow up the question. That ends First Minister’s question time.