Written Question · S7W-03600 · Session 7
Further to the answer to question S7W-02796 by Jim Fairlie on 15 September 2026, what analytical work has commenced since 23 June 2026 to i…
The question
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S7W-02796 by Jim Fairlie on 15 September 2026, what analytical work has commenced since 23 June 2026 to implement Environmental Standards Scotland’s recommendations in Protecting Scotland’s Seafloor, including (a) an assessment of the contribution and sufficiency of the 2025 Programme of Measures, (b) identification of any residual gap against Scotland’s contribution to seafloor integrity targets, (c) consideration of new or additional measures where necessary and (d) development of additional monitoring arrangements and, for each of these workstreams, (i) which directorate or public body is responsible and (ii) when the work is expected to be completed.
The answer
As I have set out in response to previous queries on the matter of Environmental Standards Scotland’s (ESS) report Protecting Scotland’s Seafloor: an assessment of Scottish Ministers’ implementation of the Marine Strategy Regulations 2010, the Scottish Government is carefully considering the findings and recommendations and is engaging closely with ESS to seek to agree an appropriate action plan. The Scottish Government’s position on the report’s findings and recommendations will be set out through that engagement and in its formal response.As this work is under active development, it would not be appropriate for me to comment further on the details of that work at this stage.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S7W-03600 by reference.