Current status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 25 March 2026
To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the content of the application by Offshore Solutions Group (OSG) for an exemption from undertaking a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for its proposed Moray FLOW-park development, whether OSG has disclosed in its application the presence of a war grave within the proposed development location, and, if not, what action the Scottish Government will take in light of this.
I can confirm that Offshore Solutions Group sought a screening opinion, from the Scottish Ministers which is currently undergoing statutory consultation in line with the environmental impact assessment regulations, including with Historic Environment Scotland. Following, and in consideration of the representations received, Scottish Ministers will determine whether or not a marine licence application for the proposed works must be supported by an environmental impact assessment report. This decision is based on the likelihood of significant effects on the environment. To maintain the integrity of our well-established marine licensing process, it would not be appropriate for Scottish Ministers to comment further on live casework.