What the outcome has been of any discussions it has had with the Ministry of Defence regarding any objections it has to wind farm construct…

Answered Asked by Rob Gibson SNP Lodged 18 Jun 2003

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive what the outcome has been of any discussions it has had with the Ministry of Defence regarding any objections it has to wind farm constructions in (a) the Highlands and Islands and (b) other areas in Scotland.

The answer

Answered by Lewis Macdonald on 23 Jul 2003 · 35 days after it was lodged, 7 days after it was due

Officials continue to have discussions with the Ministry of Defence about individual projects. We believe these discussions have been useful in facilitating the necessary dialogue between the developer and the Ministry of Defence.In addition, we are represented on the Department of Trade and Industry-led Aviation Interests Working Group, which is working on guidelines on aviation issues for wind farm developers. The majority of wind farm projects brought forward by developers do not attract any objection from the Ministry of Defence.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-00901 by reference.