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The Convener Con Committee
28 Jun 2022
Petitions
That concludes the public part of the meeting. We will now go into private session. 11:07 Meeting continued in private until 12:34.
The Convener Con Committee
28 Jun 2022
Petitions
The final petition for consideration is PE1872, on ferry services, which was lodged by Liz Mcnicol in May 2021 and calls on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to urgently ensure that all islanders have access to reliable ferry services. We last considered ...
The Convener Con Committee
28 Jun 2022
Petitions
As no other member wishes to come in on that, I will say that I agree with Mark Ruskell. It is important to note that the Scottish Government has changed its position on translocation and that NatureScot has stated that it now expects to see a much greater proportion of the an...
The Convener Con Committee
28 Jun 2022
Petitions
The next petition for consideration is PE1815, which was lodged by Steve Micklewright, on behalf of Trees for Life, in August 2020. It calls on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to initiate a programme to translocate protected beavers to suitable habitats...
The Convener Con Committee
28 Jun 2022
Petitions
I agree with that. As no other members want to contribute, and based on what Mark Ruskell said and the very helpful replies that we have received, I think that we can conclude that the petition can be closed but also agree that, in future, we will invite stakeholders to the co...
The Convener Con Committee
28 Jun 2022
Petitions
Welcome back. Our next agenda item is consideration of three petitions. I refer members to paper 3, which provides some background information on each petition, each of which we have considered before as a committee. The first petition that we will consider is PE1750, which w...
The Convener Con Committee
28 Jun 2022
Ferry Service Inquiry
That brings us to the end of our allocated time. Thank you for joining the committee this morning and sharing your views and concerns. We have covered a lot of ground. If there are any other issues that you want to bring up, please feel free to write to the committee by email ...
The Convener Con Committee
28 Jun 2022
Ferry Service Inquiry
Thank you, Natalie. Monica Lennon has a follow-up question.
The Convener Con Committee
28 Jun 2022
Ferry Service Inquiry
Natalie Don is joining us remotely.
The Convener Con Committee
28 Jun 2022
Ferry Service Inquiry
Thank you. Next up is Mark Ruskell.
The Convener Con Committee
28 Jun 2022
Ferry Service Inquiry
I believe that Mark Ruskell has a supplementary question, but he will come in later. Jackie Dunbar is up next.
The Convener Con Committee
28 Jun 2022
Ferry Service Inquiry
Thank you for that important introduction on the impact of ferry disruptions. We move to questions from Fiona Hyslop.
The Convener Con Committee
28 Jun 2022
Ferry Service Inquiry
Thank you, Laurence. I am glad that we were able to get you back online. Your connection was good there, so thank you very much for that introduction. I will bring in Paul Riley on the same opening question about the impact of ferry disruptions on day-to-day life.
The Convener Con Committee
28 Jun 2022
Ferry Service Inquiry
Thank you for that overview, Joe. You raised a number of very serious issues there, which the committee will want to explore further. I will bring in Laurence Odie on the same question.
The Convener Con Committee
28 Jun 2022
Ferry Service Inquiry
Thank you very much for that introduction. I am sorry to hear about the impact on the community. Joe Reade, can you respond on the same question about the day-to-day disruption resulting from ferry services?
The Convener Con Committee
28 Jun 2022
Ferry Service Inquiry
Thank you very much, Garry. You mentioned a couple of important points about the impact on tourism and business, which we want to follow up on later. Let me bring in Margaret Morrison on the same question about the overall day-to-day impact in terms of disruptions.
The Convener Con Committee
28 Jun 2022
Ferry Service Inquiry
Many thanks, Sam. That was a very helpful introduction. You have raised a number of issues that I am sure the committee will explore when we get to other questions. I put the same question to Garry MacLean.
The Convener Con Committee
28 Jun 2022
Ferry Service Inquiry
Item 2 is our first evidence session in relation to our inquiry into a modern and sustainable ferry service for Scotland. The new inquiry aims to seek out how best to secure ferry services that are future proofed, are compatible with Scotland’s net zero goals and meet the need...
The Convener (Dean Lockhart) Con Committee
28 Jun 2022
Decision on Taking Business in Private
Good morning, everyone. Welcome to the 22nd meeting of the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee in 2022. This is our last meeting before the summer recess. Agenda item 1 is consideration of whether to take items 4 to 8 in private. Item 4 is consideration of a draft report...
The Convener Con Committee
21 Jun 2022
Role of Local Government in Delivering Net Zero
That brings us to the end of our allocated time, so I thank our guests for their wide-ranging overview of the main challenges and opportunities and for the policy requests that they have made. It is very much appreciated and will inform the committee’s final report. Enjoy the ...
The Convener Con Committee
21 Jun 2022
Role of Local Government in Delivering Net Zero
Our final question is from Natalie Don, who is joining us online.
The Convener Con Committee
21 Jun 2022
Role of Local Government in Delivering Net Zero
Next up is Jackie Dunbar. Over to you, Jackie.
The Convener Con Committee
21 Jun 2022
Role of Local Government in Delivering Net Zero
Thank you for those opening remarks. You have raised a number of issues that members will want to explore. Monica Lennon has a supplementary to my initial question.
The Convener Con Committee
21 Jun 2022
Role of Local Government in Delivering Net Zero
Thank you—a number of those issues will be picked up in questions from members.
The Convener Con Committee
21 Jun 2022
Role of Local Government in Delivering Net Zero
That was seamless. It is great to have everyone at the meeting. We have allocated around 70 minutes for the session, and we will move straight to questions. My first question is an introductory one to help to set the scene. A number of members want to cover a number of issues....
The Convener Con Committee
21 Jun 2022
Role of Local Government in Delivering Net Zero
We will now hear from our second panel of witnesses, and will explore how councils use nature-based solutions to meet climate change and biodiversity targets, the resources and skills that are required to do so, and what partnerships and financing projects exist between local ...
The Convener Con Committee
21 Jun 2022
Role of Local Government in Delivering Net Zero
That brings us to the end of our allocated time. I thank the witnesses very much for taking part; it was a fascinating discussion. Thank you for sharing a very wide range of insights and your expertise in this area. You have given the committee a lot of good information and ba...
The Convener Con Committee
21 Jun 2022
Role of Local Government in Delivering Net Zero
I hand over to Emma for the question on pay rates at local authorities.
The Convener Con Committee
21 Jun 2022
Role of Local Government in Delivering Net Zero
That is great, Jeremy. If and when the prospectus is issued, it would be great if you could send a copy of it to the committee, if that is appropriate.
The Convener Con Committee
21 Jun 2022
Role of Local Government in Delivering Net Zero
We are up against the clock, but there are one or two specific questions to follow up with. I have a brief question for Jeremy on standardisation. The GLA bond might set the market precedent for some of this. Is it rated? Are the rating agencies involved, to provide a level o...
The Convener Con Committee
21 Jun 2022
Role of Local Government in Delivering Net Zero
Thank you very much, Monica. The final questions will be from Jackie Dunbar.
The Convener Con Committee
21 Jun 2022
Role of Local Government in Delivering Net Zero
Okay, Liam. Thank you very much for that.
The Convener Con Committee
21 Jun 2022
Role of Local Government in Delivering Net Zero
Next up is Liam Kerr, to be followed by Monica Lennon. Over to you, Liam.
The Convener Con Committee
21 Jun 2022
Role of Local Government in Delivering Net Zero
I think that Ben Howarth wanted to come in on some of those discussion points. Ben, if that is right, I am happy to pass to you.
The Convener Con Committee
21 Jun 2022
Role of Local Government in Delivering Net Zero
I call Natalie Don, who is joining us remotely.
The Convener Con Committee
21 Jun 2022
Role of Local Government in Delivering Net Zero
That is great, thank you. I have taken up more than my share of time, so I will bring in other members, starting with Fiona Hyslop.
The Convener Con Committee
21 Jun 2022
Role of Local Government in Delivering Net Zero
Thank you, Emma. I have a couple of brief supplementary questions. What is the average size and scale of the LCBs that have been issued? Are they almost like a shadow municipal bond market, such as you would see in the US, albeit presumably at a smaller scale? Are they listed ...
The Convener Con Committee
21 Jun 2022
Role of Local Government in Delivering Net Zero
Thank you. I will come back to one of the issues of scale that you mentioned. However, first I want to follow up a point with Jeremy Gorelick, who mentioned green bond financing, which is taking place in London. I am not sure which entity is the issuing entity, but I understan...
The Convener Con Committee
21 Jun 2022
Role of Local Government in Delivering Net Zero
Thank you—that was a great introduction. You are absolutely right that we want to explore some of those issues. I will bring in Ben Howarth. His members have long-term capital. I do not have the figures in front of me, but they go into trillions of dollars or pounds. Clearly,...
The Convener Con Committee
21 Jun 2022
Role of Local Government in Delivering Net Zero
Thank you, Jeremy. That was a useful oversight, and you raised a number of issues that we will explore during the meeting. You said that local authorities are in effect project borrowers, sponsors and enablers, in that they are able to quarterback financing and other arrangeme...
The Convener Con Committee
21 Jun 2022
Role of Local Government in Delivering Net Zero
Our next agenda item is an evidence session as part of our on-going inquiry into the role of local government and its cross-sectoral partners in financing and delivering a net zero Scotland.? We will hear from two panels, the first of which will look into co-financing and how ...
The Convener (Dean Lockhart) Con Committee
21 Jun 2022
Decision on Taking Business in Private
Good morning, and welcome to the 21st meeting in 2022 of the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee. We have received apologies from Mark Ruskell MSP. Under agenda item 1, we will consider whether to take in private items 3 and 4. Item 3 is consideration of the evidence tha...
Dean Lockhart (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con) Con Chamber
16 Jun 2022
Role of Incineration in Waste Hierarchy
In her opening statement, the minister referred to EU regulations. A number of changes have recently been made to EU regulations in the area of incineration. Given the Scottish Government’s stated policy of keeping pace with EU laws, can the minister explain what differences c...
Dean Lockhart Con Chamber
15 Jun 2022
Portfolio Question Time · Accident and Emergency Departments (Waiting Times)
The most recent waiting times at Forth Valley royal hospital for accident and emergency and minor injuries show that more than 500 patients waited for more than eight hours and that 100 patients waited for more than 12 hours, despite staff working around the clock. The cabine...
7. Dean Lockhart (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con) Con Chamber
15 Jun 2022
Portfolio Question Time · Accident and Emergency Departments (Waiting Times)
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce waiting times at accident and emergency departments. (S6O-01221)
The Convener Con Committee
14 Jun 2022
Role of Local Government in Delivering Net Zero
Great. That brings us to the end of our allocated time. Thank you all for joining us. It has been a fantastic session and we have covered a wide range of important points. Thank you for taking the time out to be in front of the committee this morning. Enjoy the rest of your d...
The Convener Con Committee
14 Jun 2022
Role of Local Government in Delivering Net Zero
That would certainly help the committee as well. Tom, I saw that you were nodding. Do you want to come in?
The Convener Con Committee
14 Jun 2022
Role of Local Government in Delivering Net Zero
I have one final, brief question for Fionna Kell. You mentioned a couple of times the need for a joined-up route map between local government and national Government. The written submission from Homes for Scotland mentioned that a national delivery agency could do that. Howeve...
The Convener Con Committee
14 Jun 2022
Role of Local Government in Delivering Net Zero
Our final questions are from Mark Ruskell.
The Convener Con Committee
14 Jun 2022
Role of Local Government in Delivering Net Zero
Next up is Jackie Dunbar.
The Convener Con Committee
14 Jun 2022
Role of Local Government in Delivering Net Zero
Next up is Natalie Don, who joins us online. 10:30
The Convener Con Committee
14 Jun 2022
Role of Local Government in Delivering Net Zero
Niall, if any of those research papers are publicly available, it would be great if you would share them with the committee. It sounds as though you have uncovered some interesting data.
The Convener Con Committee
14 Jun 2022
Role of Local Government in Delivering Net Zero
That is great.
The Convener Con Committee
14 Jun 2022
Role of Local Government in Delivering Net Zero
Thanks very much, Niall. I will bring in other members who want to follow up on that area. Mark Ruskell, who is joining us online, has a supplementary question.
The Convener Con Committee
14 Jun 2022
Role of Local Government in Delivering Net Zero
In layman’s terms, are you looking at office buildings and warehouses, or manufacturing premises? This is to get a sense of what type of building we are considering.
The Convener Con Committee
14 Jun 2022
Role of Local Government in Delivering Net Zero
Yes.
The Convener Con Committee
14 Jun 2022
Role of Local Government in Delivering Net Zero
That is fantastic, Tom. Many of my colleagues will want to follow up on a number of points that you have made. Niall Robertson, I guess that there is a different dynamic in the commercial sector. Am I right in thinking that the expectation is that perhaps not as much money w...
The Convener Con Committee
14 Jun 2022
Role of Local Government in Delivering Net Zero
Those numbers are quite remarkable. I want to bring in Tom Norris on the question of finance.
The Convener Con Committee
14 Jun 2022
Role of Local Government in Delivering Net Zero
Realistically, does that mean that house prices will automatically have to go up because the price of raw materials will have to be passed on?
The Convener Con Committee
14 Jun 2022
Role of Local Government in Delivering Net Zero
Absolutely. Thank you, Fionna—you made a number of good points there. We need to get the message out to home owners that the best way for them to add value to their houses is to retrofit and decarbonise rather than, for example, get a new kitchen or conservatory. I have a bri...
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Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee 28 June 2022

28 Jun 2022 · S6 · Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee
Item of business
Petitions
Island Ferry Services (PE1872)
Lockhart, Dean Con Mid Scotland and Fife Watch on SPTV
That concludes the public part of the meeting. We will now go into private session. 11:07 Meeting continued in private until 12:34.

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The Convener Con
The final petition for consideration is PE1872, on ferry services, which was lodged by Liz Mcnicol in May 2021 and calls on the Scottish Parliament to urge t...
The Convener Con
That concludes the public part of the meeting. We will now go into private session. 11:07 Meeting continued in private until 12:34.