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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.

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Question reference: S3W-09933

Asked by: Liam McArthur, MSP for Orkney, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Friday, 15 February 2008
Current Status: Answered by Jim Mather on 12 March 2008

To ask the Scottish Executive what assessment it has made of East Coast Transmission Network: Technical Feasibility Study.

Question reference: S3W-09938

Asked by: Liam McArthur, MSP for Orkney, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Friday, 15 February 2008
Current Status: Answered by Jim Mather on 12 March 2008

To ask the Scottish Executive what impact it expects the development of an east coast interconnector, based on the model proposed in East Coast Transmission Network: Technical Feasibility Study, to have on the economy.

Question reference: S3W-09936

Asked by: Liam McArthur, MSP for Orkney, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Friday, 15 February 2008
Current Status: Answered by Jim Mather on 12 March 2008

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will discuss East Coast Transmission Network: Technical Feasibility Study, when it next meets Ofgem.

The Scottish Government is involved in discussions with Ofgem on a number of issues, including the urgent need to secure fairer transmission charging and access to the grid in order to encourage renewables development in Scotland.

We are also in contact with Ofgem and BERR about the longer term role of sub-sea transmission in harnessing the potential of offshore renewables and achieving economic benefits.

Question reference: S3W-09937

Asked by: Liam McArthur, MSP for Orkney, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Friday, 15 February 2008
Current Status: Answered by Jim Mather on 12 March 2008

We read the Crown Estate report with interest and believe it provides a useful contribution to our discussions with the Department of Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) and other stakeholders on future grid development.

The Scottish Government recognises that further grid reinforcements will be necessary if we are to exploit Scotland''s potential for renewable energy, particularly in the Highlands and Islands, where much of the resource lies. This could bring significant economic benefits to the region and the whole of Scotland.

The Scottish Government is also working with BERR on a strategic environmental assessment for offshore wind. This will include the deep waters of Scotland''s renewable energy zone where there is significant potential for development.

Question reference: S3W-09934

Asked by: Liam McArthur, MSP for Orkney, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Friday, 15 February 2008
Current Status: Answered by Jim Mather on 12 March 2008

To ask the Scottish Executive whether ministers intend to meet the Crown Estate following the publication of East Coast Transmission Network: Technical Feasibility Study and, if so, when.

Question reference: S3W-09517

Asked by: Liam McArthur, MSP for Orkney, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Tuesday, 05 February 2008
Current Status: Answered by Jim Mather on 4 March 2008

To ask the Scottish Executive what changes to the role of the Kirkwall office of VisitOrkney will result from the reorganisation of VisitScotland.

Question reference: S3W-09518

Asked by: Liam McArthur, MSP for Orkney, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Tuesday, 05 February 2008
Current Status: Answered by Jim Mather on 4 March 2008

To ask the Scottish Executive what the organisational structure will be of the new VisitScotland region into which VisitOrkney will be absorbed under the reorganisation of VisitScotland.

Question reference: S3W-09516

Asked by: Liam McArthur, MSP for Orkney, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Tuesday, 05 February 2008
Current Status: Answered by Jim Mather on 4 March 2008

To ask the Scottish Executive what changes to the staffing of the Kirkwall office of VisitOrkney will result from the reorganisation of VisitScotland.

Question reference: S3W-09520

Asked by: Liam McArthur, MSP for Orkney, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Tuesday, 05 February 2008
Current Status: Answered by Jim Mather on 4 March 2008

To ask the Scottish Executive what the roles of the local Offices will be in the new VisitScotland region into which VisitOrkney will be absorbed under the reorganisation of VisitScotland, outlining the work carried out in each local office.

Question reference: S3W-09519

Asked by: Liam McArthur, MSP for Orkney, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Tuesday, 05 February 2008
Current Status: Answered by Jim Mather on 4 March 2008

To ask the Scottish Executive what the staffing will be of the new VisitScotland region into which VisitOrkney will be absorbed under the reorganisation of VisitScotland, outlining where each of the staff will be based.