The reallocation of ministerial responsibility for determining energy consents occurred as follows:On 17 December 2025 I wrote to the First Minister, stating that I would be able to more effectively engage with communities on onshore energy policy if the ministerial responsibility for determining consents was transferred to the Minister for Public Finance.On 18 December 2025 the First Minister replied in agreement and confirmed the transfer of ministerial responsibility.On 19 December 2025 I wrote to the Convener of the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee to inform the Committee of the transfer of ministerial responsibility.