Meeting of the Parliament 16 June 2015
The third question is, that motion S4M-13510, in the name of Fergus Ewing, on marine tourism, as amended, be agreed to.
Motion, as amended, agreed to,
That the Parliament recognises the contribution that marine tourism makes to Scotland and the Scottish economy; acknowledges the efforts made by the Scottish Government and its agencies to encourage marine tourism alongside the physical benefits of participating in sport, and urges them to continue those efforts; further acknowledges the objectives and policies for marine tourism and recreation as set out in Scotland’s National Marine Plan, adopted in March 2015; highlights the potential for destinations creating strategic linkages and expanding market opportunities; acknowledges the efforts of the Scottish Marine Tourism Development Group in its engagement with stakeholders around the strategic framework for Scotland’s marine tourism sector, Awakening the Giant, and encourages local authorities and other key stakeholders to engage in the consultation process.
Motions, questions or amendments mentioned by their reference code.
- S4M-13510 Marine Tourism Motion