To ask the Scottish Executive whether it considers that the habitats regulations apply to the National Renewables Infrastructure Plan and, if so, what consideration was given to the implications of the plan on Natura 2000 sites. The Scottish Government will be working with Scottish Enterprise who will be undertaking the necessary environmental assessment work including screening, to identify the need for an appropriate assessment of the developing National Renewables Infrastructure Plan, should it have any likely significant effects on Natura 2000 sites.