Question reference: S6W-09402
- Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 28 June 2022
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Current status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 15 July 2022
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to bring seaweed aquaculture into the planning process, in line with existing practice for finfish aquaculture, in order that competing community interests in Scotland's inshore waters can be represented.
Answer
We are committed to taking action on aquaculture regulatory reform, which will include the seaweed sector. A consenting task group is being set up by officials that will examine possible improvements in processes and procedures including consultation mechanisms for all aquaculture consenting, while maintaining current roles and responsibilities.