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How the Scottish Government is set up to deliver climate change goals: Governance and risk management arrangements for net zero targets and adaptation outcomes
The Committee took evidence from the Auditor General on the section 23 report at its meeting on 18 May 2023.
For clarity and for the benefit of Scottish businesses, will Dean Lockhart confirm whether the Scottish Tories support new taxes on Scottish businesses, such as the skills charge?
It also calls for an expanded role for the Scottish National Investment Bank, to help bring together local government and investors in public-private co-financing.
Raigmore Hospital (Specialist Care) Some 12 months ago, I warned the Scottish Parliament that Highland NHS Board was intentionally—according to our vascular surgeon—running down care provision in the Highlands.
In support of this, SDS is engaged with the Scottish Government and the Scottish Funding Council with providing comprehensive detail of the staffing, systems and processes which support apprenticeship delivery.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
18 November 2025
The Scottish Government remains fully committed to reaching net zero by 2045 and Scotland’s new draft Climate Change Plan (CCP) is clear that climate action presents a real and growing economic opportunity to create green jobs and boost investment.
Yours sincerely NATALIE DON MSP Scottish Ministers, special advisers and the Permanent Secretary are covered by the terms of the Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016.
We are working closely with the Scottish Government and Scottish Water to support the development of a long-term resilient framework for managing Scotland's water resources, that ensures it is adapted to the challenges of a changing climate.