To ask the Scottish Government whether it will set out its policy position on coal extraction in Scotland. We have undertaken a full policy development process in order to reach a finalised position on coal extraction in Scotland, in line with statutory requirements.Having considered stakeholders’ views and the evidence received alongside wider Scottish Government energy and climate change policies, we confirmed our preferred policy position of no support for coal extraction in Scotland in October 2022.The preferred policy position was subject to statutory and other assessments before the policy-making process was completed, including in our draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan, and our National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4).Following this comprehensive policymaking process, the Scottish Government’s finalised policy position is of no support for coal extraction in Scotland.