This provision enables the SPCB to determine, on receipt of an application, that where more than one member is returned from the same political party in Highlands and Islands, North East Scotland, South of Scotland, West Scotland or Mid-Scotland and Fife Regions, they may establish a second regional office. Issues and options 2. Sharon Dowey MSP on behalf of all the Conservative South of Scotland Regional Members has submitted an application to establish two offices in the South of Scotland Region.