Current status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 1 October 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will publish details of the specific case studies demonstrating that it had been unable to exercise powers under sections 7 and 8 of the Deer (Scotland) Act 1996, which have led to the policy intention to establish deer management nature restoration orders under the proposed Natural Environment Bill.
The Scottish Government does not intend to publish details of any case studies in relation to regulatory powers under sections 7 and 8 of the Deer (Scotland) Act 1996.
However any legislation brought forward under the Natural Environment Bill will be justified and accompanied by published policy notes and impact assessments.