Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today invited the new Environment Minister, Stewart Stevenson, to Barra to meet the community regarding the on-going debate about the proposed mSAC designations at East Mingulay and the Sound of Barra. Dr Allan issued the invitation after being approached again by those in the community who have been opposing the designations. Alasdair Allan commented: ‘The issue of the designations has of course been the subject of much debate in Barra, and my remarks made about them some months ago as constituency MSP, during the consultation processes, are on the record. I also successfully called for an economic impact study into the effects of any potential designation which confirms the importance of the fishing industry to the Barra economy. ‘Those opposing the designations attended…
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Allan invites Enviroment Minister to Barra