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Chamber and committees

Question reference: S7W-01418

  • Asked by: Paul McLennan, MSP for East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: 30 June 2026
  • Current status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 13 July 2026

Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide more information on the Scottish National Party’s 2026 manifesto commitment to exploring Compulsory Sales Orders (CSO), including when it plans to publish proposals for CSOs within the next five years.


Answer

The consultation carried out as part of the compulsory purchase reform programme included questions on Compulsory Sale Orders and responses are currently being analysed. The Scottish Government will publish a summary of responses to that consultation and associated analysis report, as well as an update on the compulsory purchase reform programme shortly.