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MSPs debated an LCM to the Scotland Bill before passing it as decision time
The Land Reform Bill was debated for the final time before being passed by MSPs
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Ms Boyack says there needs to be cohesive policy making from the government.
She says she would like to have seen more progress on rural housing.
The Labour MSP says: "We need stronger action from the Land Commission."
She calls for a raft of new community businesses to create new jobs.
Labour MSP Sarah Boyack says it is clear the appetite for land reform stretches across the whole country.
Ms Boyack says the government must provide financial support to communities.
She says far too many of the details will be left to the next parliament.
The Labour MSP says too much has been left to secondary legislation.
The cabinet secretary pays tribute to the Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee convener Rob Gibson for his work in this area.
SNP MSP Rob Gibson listens as the rural affairs secretary praises him
Mr Lochhead says the measures in the bill are radical and urgently needed.
Mr Lochhead insists the bill will improve local involvement in local land.
The rural affairs secretary says the parliament has agreed a range of amendments to strengthen the bill.
He says many of the amendments have been controversial.
The cabinet secretary says the government has sought to strike a balance between the competing interests over land.
The rural affairs secretary says the bill shows the government's commitment to tenant farmers.
Mr Lochhead says the bill helps new farmers and gives those who wish to retire a dignified exit.
The gallery spectators follow Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead's opening remarks
He says the legislation is about giving community groups opportunities.
It is also about shining the light of transparency into land and who owns it, he says.
Mr Lochhead says the Land Reform Bill is a vital step to a "fairer, more equal and socially just Scotland".
A new £10m Scottish Land Fund to help communities buy their own land will open on 1 April.
The previous fund awarded £9m to 52 communities across Scotland in three years, assisting in the purchase of 90,000 acres of land.
Ms McLeod said the bill had been "significantly strengthened" by the numerous amendments made.
The bill is concerned with the management of land and estates in Scotland
She said: "We are seeing a new dawn for community ownership in Scotland. The bill will allow more communities than ever the opportunity to be involved in decisions about land that affects them.
"The bill has been significantly strengthened since it was introduced last year, following discussions with the parliament and the public.
"I look forward to today's debate, when the parliament will discuss final amendments including the creation of a public register of who controls land in Scotland."
Mr Lochhead pays tribute to Land Reform Minister Aileen McLeod, who cannot be here due to a throat infection.
Land Reform Minister Aileen McLeod could not continue today due to a throat infection
The rural affairs secretary says she was able to launch the the Scottish Land Fund this morning.
Quote MessageIt has been a long day legislating but its been a good day for Scotland.
Richard Lochhead, Rural Affairs Secretary
MSPs now debate the Land Reform Bill , externalfor the final time, before voting on whether to pass it at decision time.
A wee reminder that's at 7.30pm tonight.
The Land Reform Bill, external measures include:
Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead says he is happy to accept Ms Johnstone's amendment on small land holdings.
It is duly unanimously passed.
And that brings us to the end of this marathon session on amendments to the Land Reform Bill.
Green MSP Alison Johnstone speaks to her amendment on small land holdings.
Ms Johnstone says small land holders are being left behind and they find themselves in an unenviable situation.
They still live with century-old legislation, she says.
The Green MSP says her amendment seeks to rectify this.
SNP MSP Graeme Dey speaks to his amendment on dispute resolution.
Labour MSP Sarah Boyack says the bill needs more and better dispute resolution.
Ms Boyack says Labour will support Mr Dey's amendment.
SNP MSP Graeme Dey
Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead says Ms Boyack's amendment will increase uncertainty.
He rejects Ms Boyack's amendment and she duly withdraws it.
Mr Dey's amendment is unanimously passed.
MSPs reject amendments from Tory MSP Alex Ferugsson and Lib Dem Jim Hume and there can be little surprise that the amendments from Richard Lochhead are passed.
Mr Lochhead speaks to his amendments from the relinquishing and assignation provisions.
The rural affairs secretary says he cannot back Tory MSP Alex Ferguson's amendments as they are "flawed in several ways".
Lib Dem MSP Jim Hume speaks to his amendments relating to relinquishing and assignation of 1991 Act tenancies.
Mr Hume says his amendments relate to new entrants to farming and making it subject to affirmative procedure.
Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead rejects the amendment, all but dooming it.
The cabinet secretary speaks to his amendments.
Image source, paMr Lochhead now speaks to his amendments on agricultural tenancies which relate to irritancy.
Labour MSP Claudia Beamish also speaks to her amendment in this group.
Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead speaks to his group of amendments on repairing tenancies.
The amendments were unanimously passed.
After reassurances from the minister Mr Fergusson withdraws his amendment.
Scottish Conservative MSP Alex Fergusson speaks to his amendment relating to modern limited duration tenancies.