Former Member of the Scottish Parliament
Ted Brocklebank
Unknown party
At a glance Ted Brocklebank was a Member of the Scottish Parliament.
Questions
Ted Brocklebank has tabled 118 questions in the Scottish Parliament.
To ask the Scottish Executive whether special protection area and special area of conservation designations prevent eco…
To ask the Scottish Executive whether special protection area and special area of conservation designations prevent economic development in such areas and how it determines whether economic development proposals are compatible with the site conservation objectives.
Answer · Roseanna Cunningham · 23 Apr 2010
The principle of sustainable use is promoted by the European Commission for Natura 2000 sites and economic development is not automatically precluded as a result of such designations. However, development must be compatible with the requirements of the EC Habitats Directive as transposed into domestic legislation by the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994 (as amended). </p> <p >It is for competent authorities to execute the procedural requirements of those regulations as necessary when considering any economic development proposal. </p>
To ask the Scottish Executive what the closing date is for the consultation on proposed special protection areas for go…
To ask the Scottish Executive what the closing date is for the consultation on proposed special protection areas for golden eagles and when it expects to make decisions on designation.
Answer · Roseanna Cunningham · 23 Apr 2010
I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-32801 on 23 April 2010. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at: </p> <p ><a href="www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps2/Business/PQA/Default.aspx">www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps2/Business/PQA/Default.aspx</a>.</p> <p >Any decisions on the proposals will be announced in due course.</p>
To ask the Scottish Executive what the Scottish population of golden eagles is and how many of them are to be found in …
To ask the Scottish Executive what the Scottish population of golden eagles is and how many of them are to be found in (a) classified and (b) proposed special protection areas.
Answer · Roseanna Cunningham · 23 Apr 2010
SNH has advised that there are 442 pairs of breeding golden eagles in Scotland (based on the most recent national survey). Whilst breeding pairs generally remain in their established territories, sub-adults range extensively and there is no reliable estimate for this component of the population.</p> <p >At present, SPAs classified for the species support 53 pairs of eagles (11.9% of the Scottish breeding population). The proposed SPAs support an additional 72 pairs (16.3% of the Scottish breeding population).</p>
To ask the Scottish Executive how much land affected by proposals for new special protection areas for golden eagles is…
To ask the Scottish Executive how much land affected by proposals for new special protection areas for golden eagles is classified as plantable for trees.
Answer · Roseanna Cunningham · 23 Apr 2010
Forestry Commission Scotland estimates that approximately 100,000 ha of the proposed Special Protection Areas has potential for woodland expansion (either by planting or natural generation).</p>
To ask the Scottish Executive how much land affected by proposals for new special protection areas for golden eagles is…
To ask the Scottish Executive how much land affected by proposals for new special protection areas for golden eagles is peatland.
Answer · Roseanna Cunningham · 23 Apr 2010
Scottish Natural Heritage estimates that there are 46,656 ha of peatland within the proposed Special Protection Areas.</p>
To ask the Scottish Executive what information (a) may and (b) may not be taken into account when designating special p…
To ask the Scottish Executive what information (a) may and (b) may not be taken into account when designating special protection areas and special areas of conservation and in setting their boundaries.
Answer · Roseanna Cunningham · 23 Apr 2010
Information on the development and application of the UK SPA Selection Guidelines is available via the following web link <u><a href="http://www.jncc.gov.uk/page-1405">http://www.jncc.gov.uk/page-1405</a>.</u></p> <p >Information on the SAC selection process in the UK is available via the following web link <a href="http://www.jncc.gov.uk/page-1460">http://www.jncc.gov.uk/page-1460</a>.</p> <p >I also refer the member to the answer to question S3W-32801 on 23 April 2010. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <a href="www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps2/Business/PQA/Default.aspx">www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps2/Business/PQA/Default.aspx</a>.</p>
To ask the Scottish Executive by what procedure government directorates and agencies and non-departmental public bodies…
To ask the Scottish Executive by what procedure government directorates and agencies and non-departmental public bodies respond to consultations by or on behalf of the Scottish Ministers; whether representations are made in public, in private or both, and, if in private, for what reasons they are not made in public.
Answer · Roseanna Cunningham · 23 Apr 2010
It is a matter for individual public bodies (which include executive agencies and NDPBs) to decide whether to respond to consultations by or on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. As part of government, Scottish Government Directorates do not participate in public consultation exercises.</p>
To ask the Scottish Executive what the process is for those with an interest in land within proposed special protection…
To ask the Scottish Executive what the process is for those with an interest in land within proposed special protection areas to express views about the designation of that land and what issues raised in this way the Scottish Ministers are permitted to take into account in making their decision.
Answer · Roseanna Cunningham · 23 Apr 2010
Interested parties were invited to respond to consultation on the proposals as conducted by Scottish Natural Heritage on behalf of Scottish Ministers and which closed on 7 April 2010.</p> <p >Whilst ministers will wish to be aware of all issues raised by consultees, decisions in the European Court of Justice have established that the identification and designation of sites under the EC Birds and Habitats Directives must be based on scientific criteria only.</p>
Motions lodged
| 26 Jan 2011 | Congratulations to The Illusionist | 25 sig. |
| 2 Dec 2010 | Retention of RAF Leuchars | 12 sig. |
| 24 Nov 2010 | Condolences to All Affected by the New Zealand Mine Tragedy | 43 sig. |
| 22 Nov 2010 | Hope for New Zealand Miners | 22 sig. |
| 30 Sep 2010 | Congratulations to the Fife Village of Falkland, Britain in Bloom Champion of Champions | 17 sig. |
| 14 Sep 2010 | Congratulations to BBC Alba | 21 sig. |
Seat & career
- Mid Scotland and Fife (region) Regional MSP · Dissolution 3 May 2007 – 22 Mar 2011
- Mid Scotland and Fife (region) Regional MSP · Dissolution 1 May 2003 – 2 Apr 2007
Source: this MSP's official Scottish Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.