Parliamentary questions
Jamie Halcro Johnston
536 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.
22 Sep 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many applications for onshore wind development with a capacity in excess of 50 megawatts have been granted in each of the past 10 years, broken down by local authority area.
Answer · Gillian Martin: Regarding applications for onshore wind development with a capacity in excess of 50 megawatts (including applications to extend and vary wind farms in excess of 50 megawatts where an application was made to Scottish Ministers) that have been granted in each o…
22 Sep 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what the total value of community benefit payments paid to local communities by onshore renewable developers has been in each year since 2007, broken down by local authority area.
Answer · Gillian Martin: The Register of Community Benefit, administered by Local Energy Scotland on behalf of the Scottish Government, indicates that, since 2010, over £198 million in community benefit from onshore renewable projects has been committed to communities, including over…
22 Sep 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many applications for onshore wind development with a capacity in excess of 50 megawatts have been granted against the recommendation of the relevant local authority in each of the past 10 years, broken down by local authority area.
Answer · Gillian Martin: Regarding applications for onshore wind development with a capacity in excess of 50 megawatts (including applications to extend and vary wind farms in excess of 50 megawatts where an application was made to Scottish Ministers) that have been granted contrary …
22 Sep 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many decisions to refuse applications for onshore wind development with a capacity of less than 50 megawatts have been overturned by the Planning and Environmental Appeals Division.
Answer · Joe FitzPatrick: The number of decisions to refuse applications for onshore wind developments*, with a capacity of less than 50 megawatts, which have been overturned (appeal allowed) by the Planning and Environmental Appeals Division is set out in the table below. The number…
21 Sep 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how it has factored the role of young people into its proposed Agriculture Bill.
Answer · Mairi Gougeon: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-21029 on13 September 2023. 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-commi…
21 Sep 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure transparency around the data collection measures within its proposed Agriculture Bill.
Answer · Mairi Gougeon: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-21029 on 13 September 2023. 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-comm…
21 Sep 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of concerns raised in the consultation on the proposed Agriculture Bill, what its position is on whether its proposals would lead to a reduction in jobs.
Answer · Mairi Gougeon: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-21029 on13 September 2023. 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-commi…
20 Sep 2023 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government what its assessment is of the effectiveness of its current income tax policies in stimulating economic growth and job creation.
12 Sep 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the concerns reportedly raised during its consultation on the proposed Agriculture Bill, that some farmers would be reluctant to share their data under the legislation.
Answer · Mairi Gougeon: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-21029 on 13 September 2023. 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-comm…
12 Sep 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how its proposed Agriculture Bill will encourage young people to (a) stay in the farming sector and (b) see farming and agriculture as a potential career.
Answer · Mairi Gougeon: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-21029 on 13 September 2023. 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-comm…
12 Sep 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to amend its proposals for the planned Agriculture Bill to provide greater support for farming families.
Answer · Mairi Gougeon: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-21029 on 15 September 2023. 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-comm…
12 Sep 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government when it next plans to meet with NFU Scotland to discuss the planned Agriculture Bill.
Answer · Mairi Gougeon: The Scottish Government is in regular contact with NFU Scotland, as a stakeholder and member of the Agricultural Reform Implementation Oversight Board (ARIOB).
12 Sep 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the scientific sector regarding how to future-proof its planned Agriculture Bill.
Answer · Mairi Gougeon: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-21029 on 13 September 2023. 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-comm…
12 Sep 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how much interaction it has had with the college and university sector during the preparation of its proposed Agriculture Bill.
Answer · Mairi Gougeon: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-21029 on 13 September 2023. 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-comm…
12 Sep 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how it will respond to the concerns raised during the consultation on the proposed Agriculture Bill, that it will provide insufficient support to farming families.
Answer · Mairi Gougeon: We consulted on powers required to realise the Vision for Agriculture. The Scottish Government has repeatedly made clear that there will be no funding cliff edge for our farmers and crofters. We do though face the reality that EU Exit means that we no longer…
7 Sep 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how much it cost to run the consultation on the proposed Agriculture Bill.
Answer · Mairi Gougeon: The cost of the Agriculture Bill consultation totalled £170,575.56.
7 Sep 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to concerns raised in the consultation on the proposed Agriculture Bill that it could lead to "an over-fixation on administration and efficiency, and less dedicated focus on the environment itself".
Answer · Mairi Gougeon: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-21029 on 13 September 2023. 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-comm…
7 Sep 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government when the proposed Agriculture Bill was last discussed at cabinet level.
Answer · Mairi Gougeon: Cabinet discusses the Scottish Government’s legislative programme on a regular basis.
7 Sep 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether the analysis of the consultation on the proposed Agriculture Bill has been discussed at cabinet level.
Answer · Mairi Gougeon: Cabinet discusses the Scottish Government’s legislative programme on a regular basis.
7 Sep 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many meetings the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands has had with the First Minister, regarding the proposed Agriculture Bill, from 29 March 2023 to date.
Answer · Mairi Gougeon: The First Minister frequently meets with members of the Cabinet to discuss the Government’s policy priorities, including the proposed Agriculture Bill.
7 Sep 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government when the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands received the analysis of the consultation on the proposed Agriculture Bill.
Answer · Mairi Gougeon: Ministers were provided with an interim analysis on 23 February 2023 prior to a finalised report being provided on 4 May 2023.
6 Sep 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the concerns raised as part of the consultation on the Agriculture Bill regarding ministers’ understanding of the science surrounding plant genetic resources and plant health.
Answer · Mairi Gougeon: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-21034 on 15 September 2023. 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-commi…
6 Sep 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will support alignment with the UK on agricultural standards in relation to the Agriculture Bill.
Answer · Mairi Gougeon: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-21034 on 15 September 2023. 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-commi…
6 Sep 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure that the on-the-spot checks proposed in the Agriculture Bill will not increase stress and strain among farmers, thereby potentially worsening their mental health.
Answer · Mairi Gougeon: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-21034 on 15 September 2023. 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-commi…
6 Sep 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it supports the inclusion of provisions in the Agriculture Bill that would allow for punitive measures, such as fines, to be imposed for not meeting high standards or participating in livestock data collection.
Answer · Mairi Gougeon: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-21034 on 15 September 2023. 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-commi…
6 Sep 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the concerns that were raised as part of the consultation on the Agriculture Bill that maintaining alignment with the EU could lead to additional bureaucracy.
Answer · Mairi Gougeon: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-21034 on 15 September 2023. 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-commi…
6 Sep 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure that the measures proposed in the Agriculture Bill to encourage animal welfare will not lead to a duplication of effort across different ministerial portfolios and/or directorates.
Answer · Mairi Gougeon: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-21034 on 15 September 2023. 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-commi…
5 Sep 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to respond to the feedback in the consultation on its proposed Agriculture Bill that wider rural development proposals should not be the focus of the bill.
Answer · Mairi Gougeon: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-21034 on 15 September 2023. 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-commi…
5 Sep 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether its proposed Agriculture Bill will include measures to support community-led local development.
Answer · Mairi Gougeon: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-21034 on 15 September 2023. 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-commi…
5 Sep 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what measures it will take to ensure that the data-sharing measures in its proposed Agriculture Bill are conducted in accordance with GDPR.
Answer · Mairi Gougeon: Scottish Ministers will undertake all measures that are appropriate to ensure accordance with GDPR.