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As an example, I was informed that NatureScot has concerns with its levels of core grant funding. That was highlighted by its director, Nick Halfhide, at a recent Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting.
Approval of SSI: The Minister for Parliamentary Business and Veterans (Graeme Dey), on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S6M-20979—That the Parliament agrees that the Social Security Up-rating (Scotland) Order 2026 [draft] be approved.
They relate to the prototyping for offshore wind energy renewables Scotland, or POWERS, fund; the wave and tidal energy research, development and demonstration support, or WATERS, fund; and existing commitments to wave and tidal energy.
Some stakeholders highlighted the positive reasons for extending mandatory reporting to encompass all aspects of supply chains, and to include the agriculture and manufacturing sectors.iiNet Zero, Energy and Transport Committee, Official Report, 28 November 2023, cols 52 and 53 written submission from Nourish Scotland.
We are determined to make sure that we realise the benefits of renewable energy production, which is Scotland’s great opportunity in the years to come.