Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 12 December 2024
12 Dec 2024 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Portfolio Question Time
Onshore Wind Farm Public Inquiries
Net Zero and Energy, and Transport
I refer members to my entry in the register of members’ interests.
To ask the Scottish Government what additional support it will provide to local authorities in relation to holding public inquiries into onshore wind farms. (S6O-04113)
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