Question reference: S6W-01955
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 3 August 2021
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Current status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 22 August 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what the scope will be of its review of the role of incineration in the national waste hierarchy, and by what date it will (a) begin, (b) conclude and (c) publish the findings of its review.
Answer
Our commitment to tackling the climate emergency and transitioning to a net-zero society by 2045 is unwavering.
The Scottish Government is committed to review the role that incineration plays in Scotland’s waste hierarchy, and are considering options to take forward this review. Parliament will be updated on plans for this in September, when we will outline a timeline for the review.