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MINUTES OF EVIDENCE

TAKEN BEFORE THE SCOTTISH AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

WEDNESDAY 20 MAY 1998

Members present:

Mr David Marshall, in the Chair

Mr John McAllion Mr Desmond Swayne

Mr Michael Moore Mr Andrew Welsh

Mrs Sandra Osborne

CONTENTS

Memorandum submitted by Scottish Natural Heritage (13 May 1998)

STATUTORY BASIS
GOVERNMENT PRIORITIES FOR THE NATURAL HERITAGE AND THE ROLE OF SNH
RESOURCES
SNH ACHIEVEMENTS

I. Greater openness and accountability
II. Improving Public Access to the Countryside
III. Increasing Understanding of the Natural Heritage
IV. Protecting special areas and sites
V. Working with Land Managers
VI. Delivering socio-economic benefits

FUTURE PROGRAMME
ISSUES

I. Scottish Parliament
II. Conservation designations
III. Partnership with local authorities
IV. Policy evolution

ANNEX 1

Examination of witnesses
MR MAGNUS MAGNUSSON, Chairman, and MR ROGER CROFTS, Chief Executive, Scottish Natural Heritage, were examined.

Question Number
1- 19
20 - 39
40 - 59
60 - 79
80 - 97

Further Memorandum from Scottish Natural Heritage (29 May 1998)

OPERATIONAL PLAN 1997-98: END OF YEAR PERFORMANCE REPORT

PURPOSE
BOARD ACTION
BACKGROUND
PROGRESS ON KEY TARGETS
KEY TASKS NOT ON TARGET

© Parliamentary copyright 1998
Prepared 3 Jul 1998