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07-Jun-12, 12:35
Specialist group to consider specific aspects
THE Tenant Farming Forum (TFF) has today announced the establishment of an independent specialist short-life working group, the Rent Review Working Group (RRWG), to consider specific aspects of agricultural rent review procedures in Scotland. The four members of the group have been appointed on a personal basis and not on any organisational affiliation.
The group will consider matters within its remit, and will submit its report and recommendations to the TFF and the Scottish Government. The TFF will consider the recommendations and propose actions, including any recommended procedural or legislative changes, which may be required.
The RRWG has been formally endorsed by Richard Lochhead, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Environment who has agreed that the Scottish Government will provide support and technical assistance for the RRWG’s programme of work. He has requested that the TFF revert to him on the recommendations of the RRWG.
Phil Thomas, TFF Chairman said: “The Rent Review Working Group (RRWG) will commence its work this month, with the objective of reporting to TFF in November, 2012. The group will consider how 1991 Act rent reviews are presently conducted in Scotland and compare and contrast the existing Scottish model with alternatives. Any RRWG recommendations for change will be carefully considered by the TFF. There will be opportunity for organisations and individuals to provide comment to the RRWG on rent reviews and on the factors that determine rents.”
THE Tenant Farming Forum (TFF) has today announced the establishment of an independent specialist short-life working group, the Rent Review Working Group (RRWG), to consider specific aspects of agricultural rent review procedures in Scotland. The four members of the group have been appointed on a personal basis and not on any organisational affiliation.
The group will consider matters within its remit, and will submit its report and recommendations to the TFF and the Scottish Government. The TFF will consider the recommendations and propose actions, including any recommended procedural or legislative changes, which may be required.
The RRWG has been formally endorsed by Richard Lochhead, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Environment who has agreed that the Scottish Government will provide support and technical assistance for the RRWG’s programme of work. He has requested that the TFF revert to him on the recommendations of the RRWG.
Phil Thomas, TFF Chairman said: “The Rent Review Working Group (RRWG) will commence its work this month, with the objective of reporting to TFF in November, 2012. The group will consider how 1991 Act rent reviews are presently conducted in Scotland and compare and contrast the existing Scottish model with alternatives. Any RRWG recommendations for change will be carefully considered by the TFF. There will be opportunity for organisations and individuals to provide comment to the RRWG on rent reviews and on the factors that determine rents.”