Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 28 November 2024
28 Nov 2024 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
General Question Time
Electricity Infrastructure Consenting
In November 2023, the previous Conservative-led UK Government agreed to review Scottish consenting in its transmission acceleration action plan, as a response to recommendations from the UK Electricity Networks Commissioner, Nick Winser. Our officials have been working closely with UK Government counterparts on that work since February 2024, albeit with a pause during the election period, to impart a better understanding of the issues that are faced by all relevant stakeholders in Scotland, from developers to communities. During that period, the two Governments have exchanged formal correspondence to acknowledge the on-going work and established clear expectations. Engagement is now progressing in collaboration with the new UK Government.
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1. Alexander Burnett (Aberdeenshire West) (Con)
Con
To ask the Scottish Government what correspondence it has had with the United Kingdom Government regarding its proposed reforms to electricity infrastructure...
The Acting Minister for Climate Action (Alasdair Allan)
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Alexander Burnett
Con
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Alasdair Allan
SNP
I am not quite sure whether Alexander Burnett fully appreciates that the Electricity Act 1989 is reserved, UK Government legislation and that changes to the ...
Rona Mackay (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (SNP)
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Alasdair Allan
SNP
Rona Mackay points to our twin aims of ensuring that we have a fair process and ensuring that we decarbonise the country. I am satisfied that we are seeking ...