Question reference: S6W-13005
- Asked by: Colin Smyth, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 8 December 2022
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Current status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 22 December 2022
Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many active working groups there are that fall under the remit of (a) just transition, (b) net zero and (c) energy, and whether it will provide a list of these groups.
Answer
The Scottish Government works with a variety of stakeholders, who support and shape work on the just transition, net zero and energy. The input from our stakeholders is invaluable and plays a vital role in helping deliver a just energy transition to net zero.
The number and makeup of these working groups varies in line with government priorities. Examples of working groups which fall under the remit of just transition, net zero or energy include:
- The Scottish Energy Advisory Board (SEAB)
- The Scottish Energy Networks Strategic Leadership Group
- The Renewable Energy Strategic Leadership Group
- Energy Consumers Commission
- Just Transition Commission