Question reference: S4W-23910
- Asked by: Margaret McDougall, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 7 January 2015
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Current status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 21 January 2015
Question
To ask the Scottish Government how the coastal partnerships will feed into and work with the regional partnerships that are being established in conjunction with the draft National Marine Plan.
Answer
Local Coastal Partnerships were initially established to address local priorities and coastal zone issues. Marine planning partnerships will deliver statutory marine planning for Scottish Marine Regions out to 12 nautical miles. Where Local Coastal Partnerships want to become involved in regional marine planning, their understanding of local issues and existing engagement of stakeholders will potentially be of great benefit to the marine planning partnership. However, the precise role and relationship will be for Local Coastal Partnerships to consider as regional marine planning develops.