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Written Question · S1W-01518 · Session 1

Whether it will provide definitive guidance to all Scottish local authorities on the siting of telecommunications masts, particularly the s…

Answered Asked by Kenneth Gibson SNP Lodged 13 Sep 1999

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will provide definitive guidance to all Scottish local authorities on the siting of telecommunications masts, particularly the siting of those masts near primary schools and high rise flats and, if not, why not.

The answer

Answered by Sarah Boyack on 11 Sep 2000 · 364 days after it was lodged, 350 days after it was due

I intend to issue for consultation a draft national planning policy guideline and draft planning legislation on telecommunications development. A planning advice note containing information and advice on siting and design will be issued to accompany the final version of the new legislation and policy guidance.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-01518 by reference.