Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee
Meeting Minutes
25th Meeting, 2022
- Date: Tuesday, September 27, 2022
- Session: 6
- Location: T4.40-CR2 The Fairfax Somerville Room
- Meeting opened at: 09:38
- Meeting closed at: 12:37
- Published: Wednesday, September 28, 2022 11:34am
1 Decision on taking business in private:
The Committee agreed to take items 4, 5 and 6 in private.
2 The role of local government and its cross-sectoral partners in financing and delivering a net-zero Scotland:
The Committee took evidence from—
Michael Matheson, Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport; Ben Macpherson, Minister for Social Security and Local Government; and Ian Storrie, Head of Local Government Finance, Scottish Government.
In relation to a question on Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), Edward Mountain declared an interest as a partner in Delfur Farms Farming Partnership, of Moray, a farming business with ancillary residential lettings.
In relation to a question on Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), Edward Mountain indicated that he is a chartered surveyor.
3 Programme for Government:
The Committee took evidence from—
Michael Matheson, Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport; Donald Henderson, Deputy Director, Natural Resources; Anne Martin, Head of Transport Strategy & Coordination; and David Pratt, Head of Marine Planning and Development, Scottish Government.
In relation to a question on forestry, Edward Mountain declared an interest as a partner in Delfur Farms Farming Partnership, of Moray, a farming business with ancillary residential lettings.
In relation to a question on water scarcity, Edward Mountain declared an interest in owning a 50% share of a rod and line salmon fishing business in Moray, operated by Delfur Fishings.
4 Scottish Biodiversity Strategy (in private):
The Committee considered a draft letter. Various changes were agreed to, and the Committee delegated to the Convener authority for finalising the draft letter for publication.
5 The role of local government and its cross-sectoral partners in financing and delivering a net-zero Scotland (in private):
The Committee considered the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 2 and at its meetings on 21 June and 20 September.
6 Programme for Government (in private):
The Committee considered the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 3.