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I suppose that the primary examples are around on-site activities where land works are done through a contractor, so there is the diesel and all the other materials that are used and the direct emissions from that activity on site.
A number of teachers who responded to the call for views had supported residential outdoor education visits and were very positive about the experiences offered to pupils. Similar views were expressed during the informal session the Committee held with teachers.
All stakeholders have indicated that solutions are required to address the current issues around implementation of SDS and do not regard the status quo as an option going forward. They have also expressed concerns that forthcoming legislation may not adequately address these concerns.
Committee reports
Date published:
20 November 2023
As the proposals for the administration and management of both licensing schemes are broadly similar, this section of the report considers general themes and views expressed during the Committee’s inquiry.
The framework documents also do not clarify what is meant by common resources.
They further express consensus between the parties that a framework is necessary to:
"control trans-boundary air pollution, ensure future regulatory coherence and enable the functioning of the UK internal market".
Reporting requirements
The Scottish Government and COSLA expressed concerns about the Committee's desire to see 3-year reporting periods rather than the 5-year periods included in the Bill as introduced.
Although the results of the Scottish Government consultation and many of the views expressed to the Committee in both written and oral evidence support setting a net-zero target on the face of the Bill, there were differing opinions on when this should be set.