National Parks should be part of that future. This will be enabling legislation. It is our intention that the first National Park should be based on Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. Scottish solutions to distinct Scottish needs, now the responsibility of this parliament. We will introduce a bill to maintain high standards in local government.
Local government is the foundation of our democracy.
Its role is central to the good government of Scotland. We made it clear in the partnership document that we were committed to modernising government at all levels. Bill to establish a Scottish Standards Commission and a code of conduct for local government. The aim is to enhance the reputation of local government and to ensure a commitment to the highest standards. A Scottish solution to a distinct Scottish need, now the responsibility of this parliament.