In their evidence, local authorities for areas which do not have a strong, or any, connection to Gaelic, such as Orkney Islands Council, expressed concerns about the duties and financial commitments that the Bill could place on them to promote the language and culture. In their response to the call for views, Dumfries and Galloway Council stated—
we would be cautious about placing new and increased expectations/requirements on local authority areas where there is not evidenced need, and particularly where they may be increased budget/resource implications.1Dumfries & Galloway Council. (2024, March).