Questions and answers
Parliamentary questions can be asked by any MSP to the Scottish Government or the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body. The questions provide a means for MSPs to get factual and statistical information.
- Written questions must be answered within 10 working days (20 working days during recess)
- Other questions such as Topical, Portfolio, General and First Minister's Question Times are taken in the Chamber
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Question reference: S6W-31613
- Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 21 November 2024
- Current Status: Answer expected on 6 December 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how the proposed changes to the electricity infrastructure consenting regime will ensure that the electricity consenting process remains fair and equitable for all stakeholders.
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Question reference: S6W-31637
- Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 21 November 2024
- Current Status: Answer expected on 6 December 2024
To ask the Scottish Government when the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy last met the National Energy Systems Operator.
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Question reference: S6W-31610
- Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 21 November 2024
- Current Status: Answer expected on 6 December 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what evidence it can provide that the proposed reforms to electricity infrastructure consenting will lead to (a) better quality applications and (b) fewer objections.
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Question reference: S6W-31609
- Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 21 November 2024
- Current Status: Answer expected on 6 December 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how the proposed reforms to energy infrastructure consenting will address any risk of increased legal challenges due to perceived inadequacies in the consultation process.
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Question reference: S6W-31602
- Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 21 November 2024
- Current Status: Answer expected on 6 December 2024
To ask the Scottish Government when the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy last met Scottish Water to discuss the impact of the energy infrastructure consenting reforms.
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Question reference: S6W-31603
- Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 21 November 2024
- Current Status: Answer expected on 6 December 2024
To ask the Scottish Government when the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy last met Scottish Water to discuss the impact of energy infrastructure applications.
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Question reference: S6W-31636
- Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 21 November 2024
- Current Status: Answer expected on 6 December 2024
To ask the Scottish Government when the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy last met Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks.
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Question reference: S6W-31578
- Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 21 November 2024
- Current Status: Answer expected on 6 December 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what additional resources will be allocated to NatureScot to deal with any shortfall in capacity to process applications as a result of energy infrastructure consenting reforms.
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Question reference: S6W-31614
- Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 21 November 2024
- Current Status: Answer expected on 6 December 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what mechanisms will be in place to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed electricity infrastructure consenting reforms.
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Question reference: S6W-31566
- Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 21 November 2024
- Current Status: Answer expected on 6 December 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how it will address the reported concerns that the proposed energy infrastructure consenting reforms may prioritise speed over thorough environmental assessments.
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