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Parliament dissolved ahead of election

The Scottish Parliament is now dissolved ahead of the election on Thursday 7 May 2026.

During dissolution, there are no MSPs and no parliamentary business can take place.

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Chamber and committees

Question reference: S6W-32465

  • Asked by: Audrey Nicoll, MSP for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: 18 December 2024
  • Current status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Gillian Martin on 19 December 2024

Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its review of the Good Practice Principles for Community Benefits from Offshore Renewable Energy Developments.


Answer

The Scottish Government is launching a public consultation on Community Benefits from Net Zero Energy Developments on 19 December 2024, which will be open until 11 April 2025. This consultation is part of our review of the ‘Good Practice Principles’ for community benefits from onshore and offshore renewable energy developments. Through the consultation and stakeholder engagement, we want to gather a wide range of views from across communities, industry and public and third sector stakeholders to ensure that our guidance supports sustainable and meaningful outcomes.