- Asked by: Iain Gray, MSP for East Lothian, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 21 September 2010
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Current Status:
Answered by Stewart Stevenson on 27 September 2010
To ask the Scottish Executive how many dedicated cycle spaces there are on trains (a) operating on the Edinburgh to North Berwick line, (b) due to enter service on the Edinburgh to North Berwick line in March 2011 and (c) whether it considers that this change in provision will promote sustainable and integrated transport.
Answer
(a) Edinburgh to North Berwick services are currently operated by four car electric class 322 trains which have eight dedicated cycle spaces available for passenger usage.
(b) From March 2011 new four car electric class 380 trains (inter-working with the larger fleet of class 380 trains operating in Ayrshire and Inverclyde) will replace class 322 trains offering more seating and two dedicated cycle storage spaces with the ability to carry at least eight more cycles in the vestibules.
(c) Along with this major investment in high quality rolling stock, additional measures such as new and enhanced, secure storage facilities will be installed at some stations on the North Berwick line to enable passengers more choice to leave cycles at stations. This will continue to encourage sustainable and integrated transport whilst acknowledging a fair balance between the needs of all passengers who travel on train.
- Asked by: Iain Gray, MSP for East Lothian, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Monday, 28 June 2010
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Current Status:
Answered by Jim Mather on 23 July 2010
To ask the Scottish Executive what impact East Lothian Council’s decision to oppose a new gas-fired power station at Cockenzie will have on the timetable for consideration of Scottish Power Generation Limited’s application.
Answer
East Lothian Council submitted their formal objection to Cockenzie proposal to Scottish Ministers on 29 June 2010.
Under paragraph 2(2) of Schedule 8 of The Electricity Act 1989, when the relevant Planning Authority objects to a proposal, and that objection is not withdrawn, Scottish Minister must cause a Public Inquiry to be held.
A determination by Scottish ministers will not be made until this Inquiry has been held, and the resultant report received for consideration. Each case is unique and as such it is difficult to determine and exact timetable, but in general, referral to a Public Inquiry can add between six and 12 months to a determination timeframe.
- Asked by: Iain Gray, MSP for East Lothian, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Monday, 28 June 2010
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Current Status:
Answered by Jim Mather on 23 July 2010
To ask the Scottish Executive what impact East Lothian Council’s decision to oppose a new gas-fired power station at Cockenzie will have on the cost of a public inquiry on Scottish Power Generation Limited’s application.
Answer
Under paragraph 2(2) of Schedule 8 of The Electricity Act 1989, when the relevant planning authority objects to a proposal, and that objection is not withdrawn, Scottish minister must cause a public inquiry to be held. Hence, the objection from East Lothian Council has led to a public inquiry being called into the Cockenzie proposal.
In terms of costs, each party is expected to meet their own administration costs. However, expenses may be claimed by any person on grounds of unreasonable behaviour by another party. More information about expense claims can be found in the Scottish Government Planning Circular 6-1990. A copy of this document is available through the attached link http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/1990/03/circular-6-1990.
- Asked by: Iain Gray, MSP for East Lothian, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Monday, 28 June 2010
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Current Status:
Answered by Jim Mather on 23 July 2010
To ask the Scottish Executive how it will take account of the views of local residents when considering Scottish Power Generation Limited’s application for consent to replace the four coal-fired generating units at Cockenzie Power Station with two high-efficiency gas-fired combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) generating units.
Answer
Public representations are a material consideration for applications submitted under s36 of the Electricity Act. Although the statutory consultee period for these applications is 28 days, Scottish ministers remain open to representations up until a determination is made. Any individual, or group, with an interest in the Cockenzie development are invited to submit their views. Details on the various way to submit representations can be found on the Scottish Government website at
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Business-Industry/Energy/Infrastructure/Energy-Consents/Support-object.
- Asked by: Iain Gray, MSP for East Lothian, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Monday, 28 June 2010
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Current Status:
Answered by Jim Mather on 23 July 2010
To ask the Scottish Executive what criteria it will use to decide on Scottish Power Generation Limited’s application for consent to replace the four coal-fired generating units at Cockenzie Power Station with two high-efficiency gas-fired combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) generating units.
Answer
Scottish ministers will consider responses to the application consultation, representations from members of the public and the report resulting from the public inquiry alongside all legislative and planning obligations before coming to a determination on the Cockenzie proposal.
- Asked by: Iain Gray, MSP for East Lothian, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Monday, 28 June 2010
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Current Status:
Answered by Jim Mather on 23 July 2010
To ask the Scottish Executive what the timetable is for its consideration of Scottish Power Generation Limited’s application for consent to replace the four coal-fired generating units at Cockenzie Power Station with two high-efficiency gas-fired combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) generating units.
Answer
East Lothian Council submitted their formal objection to Cockenzie proposal to Scottish ministers on 29 June 2010.
Under paragraph 2(2) of Schedule 8 of The Electricity Act 1989, when the relevant planning authority objects to a proposal, and that objection is not withdrawn, Scottish minister must cause a public inquiry to be held.
A determination by Scottish ministers will not be made until this Inquiry has been held, and the resultant report received for consideration. Each case is unique and as such it is difficult to determine and exact timetable, but in general, referral to a public inquiry can add between six and 12 months to a determination timeframe.
- Asked by: Iain Gray, MSP for East Lothian, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Monday, 28 June 2010
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Current Status:
Answered by Stewart Stevenson on 23 July 2010
To ask the Scottish Executive whether new non-nuclear baseload electricity generating capacity at existing power station sites remains a national development priority.
Answer
Consistent with the considerations and principles set out in paragraphs 151 and 152 of the second National Planning Framework (NPF2), new non-nuclear baseload electricity generating capacity at existing power station sites remains a national development priority.
- Asked by: Iain Gray, MSP for East Lothian, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Thursday, 08 October 2009
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Current Status:
Answered by Alex Salmond on 8 October 2009
To ask the First Minister what engagements he has planned for the rest of the day.
Answer
This question was answered in the Chamber. The answer can be viewed in the Official Report using the following link: http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/business/officialReports/meetingsParliament/or-09/sor1008-01.htm.
- Asked by: Iain Gray, MSP for East Lothian, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Monday, 28 September 2009
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Current Status:
Answered by Nicola Sturgeon on 1 October 2009
To ask the First Minister what engagements he has planned for the rest of the day.
Answer
This question was answered in the Chamber. The answer can be viewed in the Official Report using the following link: http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/business/officialReports/meetingsParliament/or-09/sor1001-01.htm
- Asked by: Iain Gray, MSP for East Lothian, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Monday, 14 September 2009
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Current Status:
Answered by Stewart Stevenson on 24 September 2009
To ask the Scottish Executive when the development study considering an hourly train service between Edinburgh and Dunbar and the building of new stations at East Linton and Reston will be completed.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-27230 on 24 September 2009. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps2/Business/PQA/Default.aspx .
