Lib Dems launch rural action plan
April 6, 2011 3:11 PM
Originally published by George Lyon - Liberal Democrat MEP for Scotland
Originally published by George Lyon - Liberal Democrat MEP for Scotland
Liberal Democrat Campaign Chair George Lyon alongside candidate for Cromarty, Skye, Lochaber & Badenoch Alan MacRae and retiring MSP John Farquhar Munro launched the Liberal Democrat Rural Action plan today at the Dingwall Marts.
Commenting after the launch Mr Lyon said:
"Liberal Democrats are the traditional party of rural Scotland. Our farmers and crofters need MSPs who understand the challenges we face and can fight our corner in Parliament.
"The rural action plan sets out sensible solutions that ensure rural Scotland can thrive in years to come.
"We will cut red tape and bureaucracy for farmers and crofters, reform procurement rules to encourage the purchase of local food and help smaller producers and farmers access the large public sector market.
"Liberal Democrats are committed to winning a fair deal on CAP funding for Scotland's farmers and crofters who currently receive some of the lowest payments in Europe.
"Any agreement to a fairer distribution of SFP in Europe must also apply here in the UK.
"These are the right solutions for the Scottish agriculture and it is Scottish Liberal Democrat candidates who will protect this vital industry."
Commenting Alan MacRae added:
"It's time the future of crofting was run by the people who really know and care about it. We don't need top-down reforms, dictated from the centre. We need to give the Crofters Commission the power and resources to do its job, directed by the people with a real interest in crofting's future."
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