What action is being taken to ensure that Scottish Water's investment programme in the Cairngorms National Park will not have an adverse im…

Any investment proposed by Scottish Water within the Cairngorms National Park would be subject to the same planning controls as would apply to any other organisation intending to develop there. The Cairngorms National Park Authority also has call in powers on any planning application made in its area.
The extent to which Scottish Water’s current investment programme is constraining development in any part of Scotland is an operational matter for Scottish Water. However, I launched on 20 July public consultations on Scottish Water’s next investment programme (Investing in Water Services 2006-2014) and future charging policies (Paying for Water Services 2006-2010). These consultations provide an important opportunity for all affected parties to make their views known on the future investment priorities and who should pay for them.