Regarding its paper Compulsory Purchase Reform in Scotland: The Way Forward, what further work it is undertaking to explore Compulsory Leas…

I refer the member to the answer to question S7W – 04056 on 22 October 2026. As part of continuous improvement, we will continue to monitor whether compulsory sale and lease powers could provide any additional powers beyond a reformed compulsory purchase system.The Scottish Government’s Compulsory Purchase Reform in Scotland consultation demonstrated support for reforming and modernising Scotland's compulsory purchase system. The consultation also included questions on compulsory sale and lease orders. The majority of respondents expressed support in principle for compulsory sale powers, however some questioned whether these could offer additional advantages beyond a reformed compulsory purchase process. Support for compulsory lease is less clear, with concerns about the complexity involved and any added value.All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers