Question reference: S6W-00535
- Asked by: Graham Simpson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 8 June 2021
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Current status: Answered by Ivan McKee on 18 June 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the delivery of freeports.
Answer
The Scottish Government has worked with the UK Government on implementation of free ports in Scotland over the past year. This dialogue culminated in development of a new green port model designed specifically to complement the Scottish policy context.
We have been ready to launch an applicant prospectus for green ports since March of this year. However, the UK Government has delayed in committing to a jointly run bidding process. The Scottish Government has pressed regularly for a decision from the UK Government on this matter. Delay in launching a bidding process for Scotland is having a detrimental impact on Scottish stakeholders.