Questions · Patrick Harvie

21 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive when it will announce the contents of the report and recommendations of the public local inquiry into the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: The report of the public local inquiry into the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route was received by Scottish ministers on 30 June 2009. The matter is currently under active consideration and a decision will be announced as soon as possible. …

21 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether the decision on the limits of the scope and remit of the public local inquiry into the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route was consistent with the requirements of the European Habitats Directive.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: Yes.

21 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether the decision on the limits of the scope and remit of the public local inquiry into the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route was consistent with the requirements of the Aarhus Convention.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: Yes.

21 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what procedures were followed in deciding on the limits to the scope and remit of the public local inquiry into the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-26020 on 13 June 2009. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps2/B…

21 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what criteria were used to decide on the limits of the scope and remit of the public local inquiry into the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: I refer the member to the answer given to question S3W-13576 on 9 June 2008. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at: <a href="http://www.scottish.parlia…

21 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what the reasons were for the choice of scope and remit of the public local inquiry into the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: I refer the member to the answer given to question S3W-13576 on 9 June 2008. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at: <a href="http://www.scottish.parlia…

21 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive who decided on the scope and remit of the public local inquiry into the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: The Scottish ministers decided on the scope and remit of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route public local inquiry in accordance with the statutory provisions contained within the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 and The Compulsory Purchase by Public Authorities (I…

21 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will give a commitment and reassurance that the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route will not have a negative impact on the Dee Special Area of Conservation and European protected species of wildlife along its route.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: I refer the member to the answer given to question S3W-26010 on 13 June 2009. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at: <a href="http://www.scottish.parli…

21 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what alternative engineering solutions, including tunnels, were considered for the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route to ensure that the Dee Special Area of Conservation would not be adversely affected.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: Alternative solutions such as tunnels have been considered, both as part of scheme development and where such proposals were submitted by parties objecting to the proposed scheme. Details of these engineering solutions can be found in the Aberdeen Western P…

21 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what alternative routes were considered for the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route to ensure that the Dee Special Area of Conservation would not be adversely affected.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: The Habitats Directive was implemented in the UK by the Conservation (Natural Habitats etc) Regulations 1994 as amended. Regulation 48(1) and (2) make it clear that the point at which the competent authority requires to make an appropriate assessment, if nece…

21 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what measures are being considered and introduced to mitigate any negative impacts on the Dee Special Area of Conservation and European protected species of wildlife along the route of the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-26010 on 13 August 2009. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps…

21 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what impact the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route will have on European protected species of wildlife along its route.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-26010 on 13 August 2009. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps…

21 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what the impact of the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route will be on the Dee Special Area of Conservation.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-26013 on 13 August 2009. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps…

21 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether the chosen route for the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route complies with the provisions and requirements of the European Habitats Directive.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: To date, the Scottish ministers have complied with the provisions and requirements of the European Habitats Directive. The Habitats Directive was implemented in the UK by the Conservation (Natural Habitats etc) Regulations 1994 as amended. Regulation…

21 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what opportunities were provided for hearing environment, landscape and wildlife-related evidence in relation to the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route during the (a) planning, (b) public consultation and (c) public local inquiry process.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: Various consultations have taken place in relation to the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route during which consultees and the public were invited to provide comment in respect of environmental, landscape and wildlife issues. Throughout the scheme dev…

21 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive on what information Scottish ministers based their consideration of the potential environmental impacts of the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-26010 on 13 August 2009. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps…

21 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what information Scottish ministers provided or made available to (a) objectors and (b) the public relating to the potential impact of the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route on wildlife habitats, designated areas and protected species.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: Information relating to the potential impact of the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route on wildlife habitats, designated areas and protected species was made available in a number of reports, including those listed below. Aberdeen Wester…

21 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what opportunities were provided for hearing public comment on the Milltimber Brae and Fastlink route for the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route during the (a) planning, (b) public consultation and (c) public local inquiry process.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: Various consultations have taken place in relation to the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route during which the public were invited to provide comment. During the period when alternative corridors were under consideration, consultation took place with…

21 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what public consultation took place relating to the change to the objectives for the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route to include the alleviation of congestion on the A90.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: The publication of draft orders in December 2006 and September 2007 marked the start of formal statutory consultation periods in respect of the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route. During the statutory consultation periods the public had the opportun…

21 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what information Scottish ministers provided or made available to (a) objectors and (b) the public relating to the objectives of the chosen route for the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: The objectives for the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route are set out in a number of published documents, including those listed below. Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route, Project Development 2005-06 Consolidation Assessment Report:…

21 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive when planning approval was granted for the chosen route for the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route and in what document information relating to this approval is contained.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: The Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route is being promoted under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 which sets out the requirements for publication of draft road orders, receipt of objections and consideration of these in the forum of a public local inquiry. The Scot…

21 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what procedures Scottish ministers adopted in deciding on the route for the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-26001 on 13 August 2009. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps…

21 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what criteria Scottish ministers used to decide on the route for the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-26001 on 13 August 2009. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps…

21 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what information Scottish ministers provided or made available to (a) objectors and (b) the public relating to, and what the reasons were for, the choice of route for the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-26001 on 13 August 2009. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps…

21 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether the level and type of information provided or made available to the public by Scottish ministers on the choice of route for the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route were consistent with the requirements of the Aarhus Convention.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: Yes.

21 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive on what information Scottish ministers based their decision on the route for the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: The decision on the route for the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route was based on the information noted in reports listed below: Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route, Development of Preferred Route Initial Assessment Stage Report.<…

21 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what information Scottish ministers provided or made available to (a) objectors and (b) the public relating to the need in principle for the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-25996 on 13 August 2009. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps2…

21 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what its response is to the complaint by Road Sense, the community campaign against the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route, that Scottish ministers may have breached the Aarhus Convention.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: Transport Scotland has responded in detail to the issues Road Sense has raised in their complaint. We believe that Road Sense''s allegation of breach of the requirements of the preamble and various articles of the Aarhus Convention is unfounded.

21 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what opportunities were provided for evidence for and against the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route in principle to be presented during the (a) planning, (b) public consultation and (c) public local inquiry process.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: In addition to the consultation period following publication of draft orders, opportunities for representation were provided during the planning stages of both Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council''s Local Transport Strategies, during the planning …

21 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether the level and type of information provided or made available to the public by Scottish ministers on the need in principle for the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route were consistent with the requirements of the Aarhus Convention.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: Yes.