Question reference: S6W-19605
- Asked by: Michael Marra, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 30 June 2023
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Current status: Answered by Neil Gray on 18 July 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what criteria were used to inform its discussions and decisions regarding the awarding of Investment Zones in Scotland; which of its (a) ministers and (b) departments were involved, and whether it will provide full details of the assessment process.
Answer
The Scottish and UK Government jointly developed an evidence led and objective place selection methodology for Investment Zones, adapting the approach taken by the UK Government in England to Investment Zones in England. Details of that process will be published in due course.