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I refer the member to the answer to question S7W-03653 on 8 October 2026. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers.

I refer the member to the answer to question S7W-03653 on 8 October 2026. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers.

I refer the member to the answer to question S7W-03653 on 8 October 2026. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers.

I refer the member to the answer to question S7W-03653 on 8 October 2026. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers.

We do not hold the info requested. The fisheries management measures have been designed to meet the conservation objectives of MPAs and to protect priority marine features outside the MPA network and not designed to protect a set percentage of the inshore marine area. The level of protection required is determined on a site by site basis.

I refer the member to the answer to question S7W-03653 on 8 October 2026. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers.

The Government’s Proposal for Reform of Local Governance is a starting point for discussion. It is intended to facilitate debate and discussion with the objective of establishing a measure of shared agreement about the scale and the broad shape that reform could take.

Our proposals should mean decisions are taken closer to people where that could improve local outcomes, on the services and functions most appropriate.

Planning fees play an important role in the overall resourcing of the Planning Service. It is too early to say definitively whether or what changes might be made to planning fees.

The Government’s Proposal for Reform of Local Governance is a starting point for discussion. It is intended to facilitate debate and discussion with the objective of establishing a measure of shared agreement about the scale and the broad shape that reform could take.

The role of authorities in the planning system will be part of this dialogue. Our proposals should mean decisions are taken closer to people where that could improve local outcomes, on the services and functions most appropriate. The existing framework for local development plans remains in place at present and we are supporting their timely delivery.

The Government’s Proposal for Reform of Local Governance is a starting point for discussion. It is intended to facilitate debate and discussion with the objective of establishing a measure of shared agreement about the scale and the broad shape that reform could take.

Our proposals should mean decisions are taken closer to people where that could improve local outcomes, on the services and functions most appropriate.

We are aware that there is a lot to explore with partners and to examine in greater detail to support decisions on the future of local governance at the end of the three-month dialogue.

The Government’s Proposal for Reform of Local Governance is a starting point for discussion. It is intended to facilitate debate and discussion with the objective of establishing a measure of shared agreement about the scale and the broad shape that reform could take.

Planning stakeholders will be part of wider engagement on proposals. Our proposals should mean decisions are taken closer to people where that could improve local outcomes, on the services and functions most appropriate.