What consultation it has had with Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) regarding proposals for ship-to-ship transfers of oil and oil products in…

Answered Asked by Robin Harper Green Lodged 3 Jul 2007

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive what consultation it has had with Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) regarding proposals for ship-to-ship transfers of oil and oil products in the Firth of Forth; whether it considers it necessary to further consult SNH in exercising the Scottish Ministers’ functions under paragraphs (1) to (6) of regulation 48A of the Conservation (Natural Habitats &c.) Regulations 1994 (as amended) in relation to Firth of Forth cargo transfers, and whether it plans to consult any other bodies or the general public on the issue.

The answer

Answered by Richard Lochhead on 16 Aug 2007 · 44 days after it was lodged, 16 days after it was due

There is regular contactbetween officials of the Scottish Executive and Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH)on a wide range of issues. I understand that SNH has provided advice to Forth Portsto assist in their consideration of the proposed transfers. The legislative positionon ship to ship proposals is outlined in the answer to question S3W-1841 on 15 August 2007.
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In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-01843 by reference.