Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Roseanna Cunningham (Scottish National Party), on Wednesday, 11 June 1997, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 24 members in total.

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COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP OF THE ISLE OF EIGG

That this House congratulates the Isle of Eigg Trust on their successful takeover of the ownership of the island; praises the courage and determination the islanders have demonstrated throughout their campaign; trusts that the Government will provide social and economic support to the community to assist them in the relief of poverty and promotion of sustainable development on the island; recognises that the unique partnership between the community, the Highland Council and the Scottish Wildlife Trust sets a positive example of a viable alternative to the current system of landholding; acknowledges that many communities throughout Scotland continue to face uncertain futures; and therefore calls on the Government to establish a democratic system of landholding throughout Scotland to prevent similar land misuse and abuse.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

111 

Session

1997-98

Subjects

Community development Land Ownership Tenure Islands Isle of Eigg

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk