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We believe that the take-up of the right to buy—and its impact—will be high, particularly in rural villages and in more populous areas where house prices are at a premium and where there is already a high incidence of second homes.
The total number of jobs that are attributed to fishing and aquaculture is between 20,000 and 25,000, many of which are in rural areas, where secure employment is at a premium. Fishing is a great, traditional, Scottish-owned industry, which demands respect.
I will read to members a notice that they put out and the response that they received. The title of the notice is "Un-Farepak" and it states:"Last Sunday, many people within our village lost a great deal of hard saved money.
We also welcome the requirement to establish registers of interest, and again we suggest that if the commission issues guidance on that, it should consult COSLA and relevant professional associations.If the standards commission is to be"established with sole responsibility for dealing with allegations of breaches of the codes, then local government would wish to ensure that those with relevant experience are appointed to ensure that local government has a sense of ownership of the Commission".COSLA is concerned"that whilst elected councillors will be judged by the Commission with no right of appeal, un...