Written Question · S7W-03674 · Session 7
What assessment it has made of the cost-effectiveness of any of its proposed measures to achieve Good Environmental Status for Descriptor 6…
The question
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the cost-effectiveness of any of its proposed measures to achieve Good Environmental Status for Descriptor 6 (Seafloor Integrity) under the UK Marine Strategy.
The answer
The Scottish Government generally considers cost-effectiveness as part of policy development and decision-making. These processes are in turn, informed, as appropriate, by a range of impact assessments. The Scottish framework of impact assessments includes socio-economic impact assessments, Business and Regulatory Impact Assessments and Strategic Environmental Assessments which can, in relevant circumstances, help to inform the Scottish Government of the cost-effectiveness of policies prior to their implementation.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S7W-03674 by reference.