Kristopher Leask

16 Jul 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will set out the process by which the Strategic Spatial Energy Plan (SSEP), which it is co-sponsoring with the UK Government, will be approved, and when it expects that process to be concluded.

30 Jun 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the UK Government and the National Energy System Operator to ensure that Scotland's onshore wind potential, including the role of future repowering and site extension capacity, is appropriately reflected in the Strategic Spatial Energy Plan.

Answer · Stephen Gethins: The Scottish Government engages regularly with the UK Government and the National Energy System Operator on development of the Strategic Spatial Energy Plan (SSEP) through formal governance groups and bilateral meetings. Through that engagement the Scottish G…

30 Jun 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what role it anticipates the repowering and extension of existing onshore wind sites will play in meeting its target of 20GW of operational onshore wind by 2030, and whether it plans to bring forward enhanced policy support for repowering.

Answer · Stephen Gethins: The Scottish Government recognises the important role that repowering will play in delivering on our onshore wind ambitions.Scotland’s long-standing support for onshore wind, sustained even when deployment elsewhere in Great Britain stalled, means that …

30 Jun 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to uphold the commitments of the 2023 Scottish Onshore Wind Sector Deal, including the 12-month and 24-month determination targets, and how many applications have (a) met and (b) missed these targets since the sector deal was agreed.

30 Jun 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made in taking forward legislative options to allow the escorting of abnormal loads for onshore wind projects by an agency other than Police Scotland or Transport Scotland, and what timeline it is working to for bringing forward any such legislation.

30 Jun 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made towards its target of 20GW of operational onshore wind capacity by 2030, and what assessment it has made of whether current consenting rates are sufficient to meet that target.

Answer · Stephen Gethins: As of the end of Q1 2026, there was 10.7GW of onshore wind installed capacity with an additional 5.9GW awaiting construction and 2.1GW under construction. This gives a total of 18.7GW consented onshore wind capacity across these categories. These figures are …

16 Jun 2026 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what support it will provide to festivals in island communities to ensure that they are sustainable.

11 Jun 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the commitment in the Scottish National Party's 2026 manifesto, what definitions of major infrastructure will be included in the remit of the Major Projects Office. 

Answer · Stephen Flynn: The remit of the Major Projects Office will focus on nationally significant projects that support sustainable economic growth. Further details will be set out in due course.

11 Jun 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government which cabinet secretary is accountable for the delivery of the major infrastructure projects.

Answer · Jenny Gilruth: Each Cabinet Secretary is responsible for delivery of major infrastructure projects within their portfolio, with collective oversight through Cabinet to ensure alignment with the Scottish Government’s overall infrastructure priorities.

11 Jun 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure that government agencies and local authorities are aligned in their decision-making in relation to the Major Projects Office.

Answer · Stephen Flynn: The Scottish Government is developing the scope and function of the Major Projects Office, including how it will work with the wider system. Further details will be set out in due course.

11 Jun 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the commitment in the Scottish National Party's 2026 manifesto, when it will establish a Major Projects Office to oversee the delivery of major infrastructure.

Answer · Stephen Flynn: Scotland is a high confidence, stable and attractive destination for investment. Building on these strong foundations, the Major Projects Office will coordinate, package, and accelerate nationally significant projects involving private sector investment, serv…