This would have a number of advantages including the elimination of duplication of effort, greater accountability, measurability, and a strong stimulus and role for the community and the voluntary sector. The Gaelic community has three discrete, yet holistic, components. Secondly, there is the large area of Scotland where Gaelic was once healthy but has declined more rapidly in recent years. Thirdly, there is the remainder of Scotland and the diaspora of Gaelic speakers all over the world. The third area includes cities and towns with strong Gaelic communities.
All areas have an important constituency of learners as well as native speakers.
It is recognised that the development framework will have different emphasis and intensity for each community, but it must include strategies, policies and activities that are specifically relevant to all of these socio-geographic elements. It is important that these appointments be made soon, so that the incumbents will be able to assist in establishing the new structures and determining priorities for action. Establishing a transitional Advisory Group of four members representing the four functional areas identified in Recommendation 2 below. Facilitating the process of Secure Status for the language. It is recommended that the non-executive directors receive appropriate remuneration commensurate with other public bodies.