Whether it plans to review the practice of sewage sludge spreading and the effectiveness of controls and enforcement powers.

Earlier this year I asked my officials to consider with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) the current legal regime and practices around the spreading of sewage sludge. Following these discussions I intend to commission a review on the use of sewage sludge on land to ensure that this activity meets public expectations. This review will be led by SEPA in conjunction with my officials and a wider range of stakeholders, including Scottish Water, local authorities, waste management contractors, the public and landowning interests.